24/10/2019
Two out of three wild poliovirus strains eradicated

Global eradication of wild poliovirus type 3 declared on World Polio Day

27/09/2019
Global Crowdsourcing Initiative (with a cash prize!) to support polio eradication efforts in Pakistan

The Polio Eradication Initiative is looking for innovative ways to detect, control and respond to anti-vaccination propaganda on social medi...

27/09/2019
We are doing so much more than eradicating polio

A series on the ‘plus’ in PolioPlus: preventing other diseases

10/09/2019
Why invest in polio eradication?

UAE, partners, and donors in attendance as Global Polio Eradication Initiative introduces 2019-2023 Investment Case

03/09/2019
How did Nigeria get here?

Grassroots efforts got Nigeria over the barriers to polio vaccination

19/08/2019
5 reasons why polio can be eradicated

What drives our conviction? Have a read…

10/07/2019
Sink or swim—paddling against polio

A unique look at immunization efforts in a sprawling water community

03/07/2019
G20 leaders “reaffirm commitment to eradicate polio”

Political will apparent for Universal Health Coverage, Primary Health Care and polio eradication with Japan’s leadership

27/06/2019
Continuing innovation to reach every last child

Research underway on a newer tool to protect children from polio and sustain a polio-free world

25/06/2019
Braving the waves

Reaching underserved populations with immunization in the Niger Delta

27/05/2019
Nominations Open for 2019 REACH Awards

Honoring Frontline Health Workers and Innovators in Disease Elimination

24/05/2019
“Our challenge is not feasibility, but determination”

Health leaders at 72nd World Health Assembly welcome new Polio Endgame Strategy 2019-23: acknowledge a lot accomplished, a lot more to do to...

23/05/2019
Launch of Polio Endgame Strategy 2019-2023

Global Polio Eradication Initiative stakeholders convene to celebrate the Endgame Strategy 2019-2023

30/04/2019
The Polio Endgame Strategy 2019-2023

GPEI statement on the strategy to achieve and sustain a polio-free world

18/04/2019
Why the last mile in polio eradication is so important

Seven questions with Michael K. McGovern, International PolioPlus Committee Chair

29/01/2019
2018 in review

Progress in the challenging last mile of eradication

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.