Polio Free Pakistan

Post by:Sehar Naveed

Here the life cycle of polio
By:Sehar Naveed

Polio eradication is a crucial global health initiative aimed at eliminating poliomyelitis, a disease caused by the poliovirus that can lead to paralysis and death, primarily affecting young children. Significant progress has been made since the mid-20th century, especially with the development of the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) by Jonas Salk in 1955 and the oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) by Albert Sabin in 1961. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), launched in 1988 by national governments, the World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and UNICEF, has been instrumental in reducing polio cases by over 99%. Despite this success, polio remains endemic in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) poses ongoing challenges in areas with low immunization coverage. The strategy for eradication involves mass immunization campaigns, robust surveillance, and rapid outbreak response. Integrating polio vaccination with routine immunization services and planning for the transition of resources to other health initiatives are also crucial steps. While the goal of a polio-free world is within reach, achieving it requires sustained global cooperation, innovation, and commitment to overcome the final hurdles.
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Polio global eradication initiative
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A qualitative exploration of the contributions of polio
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BOOK "Chasing Polio in Pakistan"
Posted by: Sarmad Jadoon

Polio Eradication from Pakistan
Posted by: Shaban Javed Bhatti

Your Action, a Polio-Free Pakistan
Posted by Sarmad Jadoon

By: Shaban javed

By : Shaban Javed.