Polio Eradication in Africa: Highlights Leaflet (Jan-Sept 2026)
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Polio Eradication in Africa: Highlights Leaflet (Jan-Sept 2026) mongem@who.int Mon, 19/10/2026 - 12:59 The first nine months of 2026 have seen encouraging progress towards a polio-free Africa. Despite concerning detections of circulating poliovirus types 1 and 3, countries remain committed to interrupting transmission and protecting every child from polio. Beyond polio, the programme’s surveillance, laboratory, workforce and emergency response capacities continue to strengthen broader public health efforts across the Region. These achievements highlight why sustaining and integrating these assets matters for the future of public health. Read the full update below to explore the progress, success stories and priorities shaping the road ahead. Download PDF (626.96 KB) Related Health Topics Polio
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