News Stories
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...
28/02/2013
Fresh financing expresses confidence in new strategic plan to finish the job
26/02/2013
Rotarians around the world celebrate the organization’s 108th Anniversary by building political support for polio eradication
14/02/2013
Skilled public health professionals volunteer to strengthen local eradication programmes
10/02/2013
Government implementing a comprehensive response in line with international outbreak response guidelines
04/02/2013
GPEI joins with livestock authorities to protect the health of nomadic families and that of their herds
30/01/2013
NEJM-published study demonstrates efficacy of IPV at 1/5th of regular dose