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Children show their inked fingers – a sign they have been vaccinated against polio. © WHO/Afghanistan

Polio experts eye clear tactics in final push to achieve success

9 Dec 2022

7 min read

Polio vaccination posters were put at all convenient places to reach all recipients for maximum reach Credit: Derick Matsengarwodzi

Zimbabwe begins polio drive to quell first threat in 30 years

16 Nov 2022

4 min read

Vaccine campaigns Polio

The efforts to stop polio promise to prevent innumerable children from lifelong paralysis. Credit: GAVI/2013/Manpreet Romana

We are at a crossroads for polio eradication. My experience in India shows why it’s still achievable.

9 Nov 2022

6 min read

Cross-posts Polio

A child receives Oral Polio Vaccine in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. Credit: Ministry of National Health Services

Pakistan is working with Rotary to eradicate polio

31 Oct 2022

4 min read

Outbreaks Polio Vaccine campaigns

A health worker administering polio drops to a child during nationwide door to door campaign in UC Jalala in Texila, Pakistan. Gavi/2020/Asad Zaidi

The endgame: What will it take to eradicate polio?

24 Oct 2022

12 min read

Polio Routine immunisation Explainer

PHM Susangi miss explains to Sithu about the next dose of vaccine that should be administered to her new-born baby. Credit: Aanya Wipulasena

Keeping communities healthy: Meet the midwives of Sri Lanka

19 Oct 2022

4 min read

Vaccine safety Routine immunisation Hib Polio

At the Ahero County Hospital in Kisumu, Kenya, Nursing Officer Emily Obuya vaccinates a child against polio. Gavi/2021/White Rhino Films-Lameck Orina

How to Eradicate Polio? Funds+Vaccines+Access+Equity+Enthusiasm!

17 Oct 2022

6 min read

Polio Routine immunisation Vaccine campaigns

A polio vaccination session takes place in Mozambique. Credit: WHO AFRO

Wild polio returns to Africa: How the GPEI is helping stop an outbreak from becoming an inferno

17 Oct 2022

12 min read

Outbreaks Routine immunisation Polio

Flood affected women waiting for polio drops administration at Health Special Health camp of Rajanpur. Credit: ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination

Emergency health camps offer a lifeline to flood-affected families in Pakistan

13 Oct 2022

4 min read

Vaccine safety Routine immunisation Polio

Grace Agyarewaa. Credit: Edinam Awo Amewode

Ghana revives its polio immunisation drive

30 Sep 2022

3 min read

Polio Vaccine campaigns

A polio worker administers the oral polio vaccine to a child in Karachi. Credit: @SalmanMahar

Combining health datasets is helping polio vaccination efforts in Pakistan

22 Sep 2022

4 min read

Polio Data Zero-dose children Innovation

A physiotherapist helping patient with lifting dumbbells exercises.

The long tail: Post-Polio Syndrome

15 Aug 2022

4 min read

Polio Explainer Educational

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