23/01/2019
“To succeed by 2023”- extraordinary joint statement to Polio Eradicators

As the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) enters its 31st year, the Chairs of the effort’s main global advisory bodies issue an extr...

10/01/2019
WHO DG calls for concerted efforts to end polio during his visit to Pakistan and Afghanistan

Endemic countries, WHO and partners are committed to eradicate polio

21/12/2018
Countries of the Americas stand resolute in the global fight against polio

Over 140 public health experts from 22 countries gather at the 6th Regional Meeting on Polio in Guatemala

14/12/2018
Going the distance to end polio

To truly ensure no child is left behind, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative is reaching out to some of the most remote communities in t...

11/12/2018
Polio Champion Award presented to the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May

Rotary International recognizes polio eradication efforts by UK leadership

05/12/2018
Africa’s drive to end polio under the microscope

A review committee met in Nairobi to assess progress of the African region towards being certified polio-free

08/10/2018
G20 Ministers of Health recognize the importance of eradicating polio

Group continues its historical support

12/09/2018
Coffee with Polio Experts: Anand Balachandran, WHO

Anand Balachandran, former Coordinator Polio Transition, speaks to us about ensuring the infrastructure built up to eradicate polio will con...

31/08/2018
A career spent chasing down polio

Meet WHO’s Chris Maher, who has spent 25 years following polio to its last hiding places.

30/08/2018
Study shows “the switch” was a success, but challenges remain to stop VDPVs

By Roland Sutter, Research, Policy and Containment Team, Polio Eradication Department, WHO

30/08/2018
Remembering Kofi Annan

Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations, made significant and important contributions to global efforts to eradicate poli...

16/08/2018
Mobilizing against polio in Papua New Guinea

Take a look at how the Papua New Guinea Government, the World Health Organization, and partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative a...

23/07/2018
Strengthening vaccine trust in Pakistan

How a vaccine refuser became an advocate for polio eradication.

29/06/2018
Rotary recognizes Canada’s commitment to polio

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s continued support for polio eradication celebrated at the 2018 Rotary International Convention.

22/06/2018
Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 confirmed in Papua New Guinea

Outbreak response to be launched to stop further spread of the virus

21/06/2018
Republic of Korea becomes first donor to support polio outbreak response in Horn of Africa

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea announced today an additional US$ 2 million to fund polio outbreak response and sur...

20/06/2018
Stopping polio at the border

Protecting refugees, returnees and other travelers from the poliovirus is a full-time job along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

15/06/2018
Update on suspected polio case in Venezuela

Following unconfirmed reports on 8 June of suspected polio re-emergence in Venezuela, final laboratory testing has confirmed the cause of th...

14/06/2018
Gavi Board funds inactivated poliovirus vaccine until 2020

Flexible support to Nigeria also approved.

13/06/2018
Acute flaccid paralysis case under investigation in Venezuela

In response to media reports about a polio case in Venezuela which emerged last week, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) wishes...

24/05/2018
No mountain too high: Ending polio in Laos

Immunizing every child in remote communities is a top priority for vaccinators like Daeng

19/05/2018
Rotary International provides clean water to help end polio

In Karachi, Pakistan, Rotary PolioPlus activities are building community trust.

08/05/2018
Canada provides Can$ 100 million to protect girls and boys from polio

Contributions to WHO and UNICEF will help end polio in Afghanistan, and fund global eradication efforts.

27/04/2018
Commonwealth leaders affirm commitment to end polio

At their triennial summit, Commonwealth leaders emphasized renewed support for international efforts to tackle polio and other diseases.

20/04/2018
Vaccine facilitation in Nigeria: Predictable in its unpredictability

A week in the life of Auta, a vaccine facilitator in Borno State