August 20
Africa: WHO Declares Polio Outbreaks Over in Five African Countries
Premium Times
WHO explained that the transmission was interrupted through targeted vaccination campaigns, epidemiological investigations and expanded environmental surveillance. Read more »
August 19
Africa: Five African Countries End Polio Outbreaks
WHO-AFRO
Brazzaville – Following rigorous technical assessments, five African countries have successfully stopped the spread of polio, marking an important milestone in efforts to… Read more »
August 04
Nigeria: Avadar - How Digital Health Fast-Tracked Nigeria's Drive to Eradicate Polio [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Polio, a contagious disease caused by the poliomyelitis virus is transmitted primarily when stool from someone infected contaminates foods, drinks or water sources. It invades the… Read more »
July 22
Uganda: Uganda Marks Decades of Polio-Free Status As UVRI Celebrates 90 Years
Nile Post
Uganda has renewed its commitment to sustaining its polio-free status as the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) celebrates 90 years of scientific research and public health… Read more »
