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13/05/2013
Supporting efforts which work “for the health care of the helpless people of our country”
The Taliban in Afghanistan have released a statement supporting all health programs in the country, with particular reference to polio vaccination campaigns. WHO w...
11/05/2013
Risk of international spread
An investigation has been launched into a preliminary report of the detection of a wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in the Banadir region of Somalia. This is the first WPV to be reported from Somalia since 25 March 20...
08/05/2013
Mother of polio-affected girl opens doors to vaccination – and helps rid Nigeria of polio for good
25/04/2013
Global eradication programme will move simultaneously on multiple fronts expanding focus to improve childhood immunization and protect gains made to date.
18/04/2013
Only one type 3 case reported in the last six months and no type 3 cases at all in Asia in more than a year.
11/04/2013
Global scientists declare support for new plan to create a polio-free world by 2018
08/04/2013
One grandfather’s quest to ensure others learn from his mistake
03/04/2013
Campaign quality still a challenge in Southern Region
29/03/2013
A Pakistani Madrassa teacher lives with polio – and works to help bring the tragic disease to an end
20/03/2013
As part of efforts to prepare for a lasting polio-free world, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners are facilitating the development and transfer of new polio vaccine technology to production facilities in developing country settings
15/03/2013
UNICEF and the Global Poverty Project bring together Australian political and community leaders in support of polio eradication.
07/03/2013
Cairo, 7 March 2013 – The Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Doctor Ahmad Al Tayyeb, today called for the protection of Muslim children against poliovirus transmission by ensuring they receive the required polio vaccine. He stressed the importance of increasing t...
