| Polio outbreak in Mozambique:
A new circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) outbreak has been confirmed in Mozambique. Two genetically-linked circulating cVDPV2 isolates were detected from an acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) case and a healthy community contact. GPEI and partners are supporting the Ministry of Health in planning and implementing an outbreak response. More From smallpox to polio, a life spent pursuing eradication:
In the 1970s, Somali epidemiologist Mohamed Shire played a role in the world’s successful eradication of smallpox and now works tirelessly to stop the polio virus in his home country. Read his personal account on how he remains committed to ending, hopefully, the second human disease to ever be eradicated. More Preventing outbreaks in Djibouti :
Though Djibouti has not had a case of polio since 1999, outbreaks in neighboring countries could still put the country at risk. Read more about Djibouti’s efforts to step up its prevention measures and reach 120 000 children with the polio vaccine. More Countries of the Americas confirm commitment against polio:
The Americas, the first region to eliminate polio, remains committed to preventing the disease’s reintroduction. Read more about the Pan American Health Organization’s (PAHO) sixth regional meeting in Guatemala where leaders discussed improving immunization coverage rates and maintaining high standards to keep the virus out. More |
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