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Whole Body Vibration Methods with Survivors of Polio
Published on: October 17, 2018
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Closer to a polio-free Eastern Mediterranean Region (Editorial)
1Regional Director, WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Cairo, Egypt.
Summary
The global fight against polio neared a critical milestone, with only Pakistan and Afghanistan reporting wild poliovirus cases by 2012. Polio eradication efforts in the Eastern Mediterranean Region showed unprecedented success, nearing the end of transmission.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Global Health Security
Background:
- The Eastern Mediterranean Region faced a protracted struggle against poliovirus transmission.
- By 2011-2012, only Pakistan and Afghanistan remained as endemic countries for wild poliovirus globally.
- This period marked a significant reduction in reported polio cases within the Region.
Discussion:
- The near-eradication of polio in the Eastern Mediterranean Region by 2012 was a testament to sustained public health interventions.
- The low number of reported cases (95 in 2012) indicated a critical juncture in the polio eradication endgame.
- Focusing on the remaining endemic areas was crucial for achieving global polio elimination.
Key Insights:
- Polio transmission was at its lowest recorded levels in the Eastern Mediterranean Region by the end of 2012.
- The geographical scope of wild poliovirus had been dramatically narrowed, concentrating efforts on Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- The data suggested that complete polio eradication was attainable in the near future.
Outlook:
- Continued vigilance and targeted interventions in endemic zones were essential to prevent resurgence.
- Sustaining political will and funding remained critical for the final push towards global polio eradication.
- The success in the Eastern Mediterranean served as a model for other regions facing infectious disease challenges.
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