News Stories
14/08/2015
As part of the most ambitious globally synchronised vaccine introduction in history, the inactivated polio vaccine is being introduced into routine immunization systems around the world in 2015 and 2016.
13/08/2015
Part of largest globally-coordinated vaccine introduction project in history, the introduction of the inactivated polio vaccine will help to keep Papua New Guinea polio-free.
11/08/2015
One year since the last case of wild polio on the African continent, we look at what needs to be done to turn this small step into a victory lap against polio.
28/07/2015
A humanitarian pause in Yemen allows children to be reached with the protection they desperately need against polio
27/07/2015
A high-level visit to Selam Health Centre in Addis Ababa this month marked continuing commitment to keeping Ethiopia polio-free
24/07/2015
Nigeria is closer than ever to ending polio, but high quality surveillance and vaccination campaigns are essential to finish the job
06/07/2015
The meeting of the Technical Advisory Group in Pakistan has highlighted important progress made in the fight against polio, and outlined the battles still to be faced.
06/07/2015
As the final frontier of the poliovirus in 2015 draws closer, the Technical Advisory Group for Afghanistan met to assess and strengthen progress.
26/06/2015
The polio outbreaks in Ethiopia and Kenya were declared over this June, emphasizing the importance of strong surveillance in knowing the virus has gone from a country.
25/06/2015
With a polio-free future back in its grasp, Equatorial Guinea must now use gains against polio to build more sustainable protection for the future health of its children.
15/06/2015
Polio Eradication Champion Award presented
11/06/2015
Review offers recommendations on shifts needed to secure a polio-free world
09/06/2015
Ensuring a Lasting Legacy for GPEI Knowledge and Resources in a Polio-Free World.
08/06/2015
Despite over a year without polio, Iraq has hard work ahead to keep children safe from the virus
05/06/2015
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation gathered in Kuwait in May and pledged continued commitment to the eradication of polio
