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Wild polio remains endemic in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Picking up: 6 in the last 7 days Updated saturday

The latest in this situation

  1. President and Prime Minister appeal for sustained vaccination efforts to continue polio eradication.
  2. Both Pakistan and Afghanistan report wild poliovirus cases, raising resurgence concerns.
  3. UAE supported international polio eradication efforts in Pakistan through a vaccination campaign and a pledging event in Abu Dhabi.
  4. Gates Foundation increases investment in polio surveillance and vaccination efforts in endemic regions.
  5. Africa's polio success is cited as a model for Pakistan's ongoing elimination efforts.

How it started

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative, directed by WHO, is conducting operations and research relying on efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

4 reports, 3 independent, last reported Sun 00:00. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 3 independent outlets

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative, directed by WHO, is conducting operations and research relying on efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
AfghanistanPakistan

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. Both Pakistan and Afghanistan report wild poliovirus cases, raising resurgence concerns.1 source
  2. UAE supported international polio eradication efforts in Pakistan through a vaccination campaign and a pledging event in Abu Dhabi.Sub-event
  3. Wild polio remains endemic in Afghanistan and Pakistan, with Rotary International joining the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.Sub-event
  4. A national vaccination campaign has been launched as both Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to grapple with the challenges of polio eradication, leading to judicial intervention.Sub-event
  5. WHO directs polio operations and research, relying on efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan.1 source

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