Global Polio Eradication Initiative

April 26, 2022 at 6 am via Zoom Webinar.

Pakistan reported a new polio case, the first in 15 months.

Afghanistan has reported 1 case of wild polio this year so far.

A single case was found in Malawi creating paralysis in a young girl imported from Pakistan.

GPEI is announcing a new 5 year initiative.

Need is $4.8 Billion

The strategy includes using a new novel polio vaccine.

Goal is to vaccinate 400,000,000 children annually for 5 years.

Not only will the new strategy eliminate polio worldwide but also improve the health infrastructure covering other disease and overall health.

Q&A session of the webinar.

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