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Published on: October 17, 2018
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Progress Toward Polio Eradication - Worldwide, January 2016-March 2018
MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
|May 11, 2018
Summary
Global polio eradication efforts show progress, with a 41% decrease in wild poliovirus type 1 cases in 2017. However, challenges remain in reaching all children for vaccination to achieve complete polio eradication.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Control
Background:
- The World Health Assembly resolved to eradicate poliomyelitis globally in 1988.
- Wild poliovirus (WPV) transmission persists in Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan.
- WPV type 1 (WPV1) is the only confirmed circulating serotype.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe global progress toward polio eradication from January 2016 to March 2018.
- To update previous reports on polio eradication efforts.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of reported wild poliovirus cases.
- Review of surveillance data, including wastewater sampling.
- Assessment of vaccination and surveillance access in challenging regions.
Main Results:
- A 41% decrease in WPV1 cases was observed in 2017 (22 cases) compared to 2016 (37 cases).
- As of April 24, 2018, eight WPV1 cases were reported, with ongoing transmission confirmed in Pakistan via wastewater.
- While no WPV was detected in Nigeria in 2017-2018, undetected transmission is possible due to access limitations.
Conclusions:
- Substantial progress has been made in polio eradication.
- Overcoming challenges in reaching unvaccinated children is crucial for interrupting WPV transmission.
- Continued global vigilance, high population immunity, and sensitive surveillance are essential until eradication is achieved.
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