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2009

  • April 23:
    • Emergency measures launched in Horn of Africa to stop spreading polio outbreak
    - 23 April
    Polio partners commend new measures by Government of Southern Sudan     Click here.

  • January 21:
    • Rotary and Gates Foundation announce major funding
    - Watch Bill Gates make extraordinary funding announcement at Rotary conference Click here.

    2008

  • May 9:
    • Rotary honours German Chancellor Merkel
    - 09 May
    Click here.

  • March 25:
    • Somalia passes polio-free landmark
    - 25 March
    10,000 health workers stop polio in one of most dangerous places on earth     Click here.

    2007

  • August 6:
    • Sudan vaccinates 5 million children against polio
    - 5 August
    Preventive campaigns take place in midst of insecurity, population displacement and floods     Click here.

  • May 1:
    • Rotary Champion awards
    Click here.

    2006

  • November 4:
    • Horn of Africa synchronized campaigns begin
    Media alert with details and contacts Click here.

  • August 4:
    • Further immunization drive in Bangladesh
    - 04 August
    Prompted by new cases of polio     Click here.

  • June 21:
    • Bangladesh completes immunization rounds
    - 21 June 2006
    Three rounds of polio campaigns conclude successfully with 96% coverage     Click here.

  • June 8:
    • Polio eradication in Bangladesh
    - 8 June 2006
    Vaccination rounds for polio include Vitamin A for 22 million children     Click here.

  • April 3:
    • Protecting Sudan from polio
    - 03 April
    Second polio vaccination round this year targets over 8 million children, with special efforts to reach poorest and conflict-affected areas.     Click here.

  • March 24:
    • Polio declines in Somalia
    - 24 March
    Spread of virus to new areas, decline in Mogadishu     Click here.

  • March 16:
    • Polio in Bangladesh
    - 16 March
    Bangladesh responds to first case of polio in five years with massive immunization campaign     English

  • February 20:
    • Protecting Sudan's children from polio
    - 20 February
    Eight million children to be vaccinated in first round of year     English

  • February 1:
    • Polio-endemic countries hit all-time low of four
    - 01 February
    Eradication drive enters new phase with global roll-out of monovalent vaccines     Click here.

    2005

  • December 2:
    • Commonwealth Secretary-General calls for sustained political leadership to eradicate polio -
    - 01 December 2005 Click here.

  • November 16:
    • Sudan pushes polio into retreat
    (pdf) English

  • November 11:
    • Massive international effort stops polio epidemic across 10 west and central African countries
    (pdf) English | français

  • November 1:
    • How the polio infrastructure in Pakistan has supported earthquake relief efforts
    Click here.

  • November 1:
    • Turkey provides funding for polio eradication
    Click here.

  • October 18:
    • Indonesia
    For the latest updates on polio outbreak - Click here.

  • October 13:
    • Press Release from the Advisory Committee on Polio Eradication (ACPE) meeting on 11-12 October 2005
    (pdf) English

  • October 3:
    • UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan receives briefing on polio eradication
    Click here.

  • September 13:
    • Polio in Somalia - press release
    (doc) English

  • August 29:
    • Indonesia launches country's largest-ever immunization campagin to tackle expanding polio epidemic
    (doc) English

  • August 23:
    • Ministry of Health, Angola: Polio Special Alert
    - Urgent funding response needed to stop polio outbreak in Angola.Click here for Portuguese version (pdf) English

  • July 20:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak
    Click here.

  • July 22:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak
    Click here.

  • July 14:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak
    Click here.

  • July 12:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak
    Click here.

  • July 8:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak
    English

  • July 6:
    • Indonesia: Update on polio outbreak
    (pdf) English

  • July 5:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak
    (pdf) English

  • July 4:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak
    (pdf) English

  • July 1:
    • Polio importation into Angola
    - No polio since 2001; supplementary immunization activities planned for this month English

  • July 1:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak
    - 1 July 2005. Map of area. (pdf) English

  • June 24:
    • Global polio partners call on Organization of Islamic Conference
    - firm action and financial support required English

  • June 24:
    • Transcript of Media Briefing by United Nations Foundation
    - featuring the Organization of Islamic Conference and polio partners English

  • June 26:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak
    (pdf) English

  • June 21:
    • Rotary International centennary
    Partners applaud the unprecedented role of Rotary in eradicating polio English | français

  • June 22:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak (22 June)
    (pdf) English

  • June 20:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak (20 June)
    (pdf) English

  • June 15:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak (15 June)
    (pdf) English

  • June 15:
    • Somalia launches emergency polio immunization campaign
    (doc) English

  • June 10:
    • Polio eradication discussed at International Association for Biologicals conference
    (pdf) English

  • June 14:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak (14 June)
    (pdf) English

  • June 9:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak (9 June)
    (pdf) English

  • June 8:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak (8 June)
    (pdf) English

  • June 6:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak (6 June)
    (pdf) English

  • May 30:
    • Indonesia: update on polio outbreak (30 May)
    (pdf) English

  • May 24:
    • Indonesia: six additional cases confirmed
    (pdf) English

  • May 13:
    • Two new polio cases in Indonesia
    (pdf) English

  • May 13:
    • Africa responds to close down polio epidemic
    (pdf) English

  • May 9:
    • Six million doses of vaccine shipped to Yemen for emergency polio outbreak response
    (pdf) English

  • May 6:
    • Three additional polio cases confirmed in Indonesia
    (pdf) English

  • May 4:
    • Report of polio outbreak in Indonesia
    (pdf) English

  • May 3:
    • Report of polio outbreak in Indonesia
    (pdf) English

  • April 29:
    • Polio outbreak spreads across Yemen
    (pdf) English

  • April 8:
    • WHO: Polio Special Alert - Urgent funding response needed to stop polio outbreak in Sudan
    (pdf) English

  • April 8:
    • Stakes remain high to wipe out polio in Africa
    (pdf) English

  • March 23:
    • French press note: WHO re-affirms its support to Chad's polio eradication efforts
    (pdf) English | français

  • March 30:

    • Polio Campaign targets 14.7 million Ethiopian children (pdf) English

  • March 9:
    • UN: Polio Special Alert -
    Urgent support needed to stop the further spread of polio in Ethiopia (pdf) English

  • February 25:
    • Coast to coast polio drive to counter epidemic in Africa
    22-nation synchronized immunization campaign to reach 100 million children as virus spreads to Ethiopia (doc) English

  • February 4:
    • South Asia slashes polio cases by nearly half.
    Authorities committed to 2005 target to end paralysing disease (pdf) English | français

  • January 7:
    • WHO Weekly Epidemiological Record
    article on polio Poliomyelitis outbreak escalates in the Sudan: Case from Sudan reported in Saudi Arabia. (pdf) English

  • January 28:
    • Gates Foundation funds new polio vaccine to accelerate eradication efforts
    (doc) English | français

  • January 13:
    • African health ministers optimistic and committed for 2005 despite rise in cases last year
    (doc) English | français

  • May 17:
    • Asian and north African countries close to ending polio
    , announce accelerated plans to quickly mop up new cases. West and central African countries announce emergency strategies to get back on track following outbreak. (pdf) English | français

    2004

  • December 2:

    • Photos of leaders in Africa and India vaccinating children in latest immunization drives (doc) English

  • November 18:

    • Africa undertakes mass immunization drive despite conflict in Côte d’Ivoire English | français

  • October 28:
    • "We are within sight of eradicating polio, and we must go the last mile in order to safeguard the enormous investment in this initiative."
    Click here for an editorial from the International Herald Tribune, by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. English

  • October 8:
    • One million polio vaccinators, 80 million children, 25 countries: Africa launches largest-ever immunization campaign
    (doc) English | français

  • October 8:
    • Africa launches largest-ever immunization campaign.
    Click here for a transcript of a press briefing held on 8 October on Africa´s largest-ever immunization campaign, and to view a map highlighting the countries in west and central Africa participating in the campaign. (image) English

  • October 1:
    • African Union leaders launch largest-ever, cross-border polio campaign in history
    (doc) English

  • August 24:
    • New polio cases confirmed in Guinea, Mali and the Sudan.
    Cases reported as Kano, Nigeria, resumes immunizations. (pdf) English | français

  • June 21:
    • Media Release
    : Polio experts warn of largest epidemic in recent years, as polio hits Darfur. (pdf) English | français

  • August 3:
    • Note for the Press
    - Global Polio Eradication Initiative welcomes immunization campaign in Kano, Nigeria (pdf) English | français

  • June 11:
    • Media Release
    : Polio partners commend G8 for continued support to polio eradication (pdf) English | français

  • June 30:

    • Kano, Nigeria, informs WHO of the intention to resume polio immunization campaigns (pdf) English | français

  • June 30:

    • Kano, Nigeria, informs WHO of the intention to resume polio immunization campaigns (pdf) English | français

  • May 10:
    • Botswana's 200,000 young children to be immunized
    , following 'importation' of polio from Nigeria English | français

  • April 14:
    • Botswana launches emergency polio campaign.
    Botswana launches emergency polio campaign. Botswana's 200,000 young children to be immunized, following 'importation' of polio from Nigeria English | français

  • March 11:

    • Canada provides additional funding to the final assault against polio English

  • February 24:

    • Côte d’Ivoire could be 8th polio-free country to be re-infected from Nigeria English

  • February 23:

    • West Africa mobilizes for final assault against polio. 63 million children to be immunized across 10 countries as Nigerian outbreak threatens African success story English

  • January 27:

    • Polio spreads to Central African Republic from Nigeria English

  • January 15:

    • Polio spreads to more polio-free countries; Ministers of Health to attend emergency meeting to outline their final push to end Polio in 12 Months. English

    2003

  • October 22:

    • Mass immunization campaign launched to protect 15 million children from polio, as outbreak in Nigeria spreads across west Africa. Experts call outbreak ‘grave public health threat’. English

  • October 20:

    • Global Polio Eradication Initiative welcomes the Organization of the Islamic Conference decision to step up effort to eradiation polio. English

  • June 3:

    • The Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners applauded Rotary International for its US$ 88 557 000 pledge to polio eradication. English

  • May 15:

    • Financial innovation in drive to eradicate polio in Pakistan. (pdf) English

  • May 13:

    • Changing Epidemiology of Polio Prompts Tactical Shift in World’s Largest Public Health Initiative. English

  • April 29:

    • Financial innovation will buy polio vaccine to help eradicate polio worldwide. (pdf) English

  • April 7:

    • To combat the largest polio epidemic in recent history, Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland launched a massive polio immunization campaign at the heart of the epidemic in Uttar Pradesh, India. More than 80 million children are to be vaccinated across six Indian stat English

  • February 5:

    • India launches largest ever campaign to tackle polio epidemic. English

    2002

  • November 12:

    • West Africa launches final assault on polio - Aventis Pasteur donates 30 million doses of oral polio vaccine. English

  • September 25:

    • Despite conflict, Horn of Africa one step from polio-free status - but US$50 million needed. English

  • June 21:

    • Europe Achieves Historic Milestone as Region is Declared Polio-Free English

  • April 16:

    • Polio pushed to lowest levels in history - But Experts warn opportunity to stamp out disease must be grasped now due to unstable global situation English

  • February 8:

    • WHO and UNICEF helping respond to new polio cases at Angola/Zambia border English

    2001

  • October 19:

    • West African States on Verge of Eliminating Polio as Massive Immunization Campaign Launched English

  • July 29:

    • UNICEF, WHO Call for Safe Passage of Polio Investigators in Sudan English

  • July 5:

    • World Health Leaders Call for Peace to Immunize 16 Million Children Against Polio English

  • May 18:

    • Expert Body Strsses Need for Urgent Polio Eradication and Funding for Global Effort English

  • April 3:

    • Polio Eradication: Final 1% Poses Greatest Challenge English

    2000

  • October 29:

    • Major Milestone Reached in Global Polio Eradication - Western Pacific Region is Certified Polio-Free English

  • October 18:

    • Unprecedented Health Initiative Crosses Borders to Vaccinate 70 Million African Children Against Polio English

  • October 9:

    • Martina Hingis and Rotary Clubs of Switzerland Team Up to Fight Polio in Somalia English

  • September 27:

    • A Race of Olympic Proportions: Reaching the Last Child with Polio Vaccine English

  • May 27:

    • Martina Hingis Teams up with French Wheelchair Champion to Play the Match Point Against Polio English

  • May 15:

    • On Track for a World Certified Polio-free in 2005. But Intensified Efforts Needed. English

  • March 25:

    • President Clinton joins massive effort to deliver one billion doses of polio vaccine in India. English

  • March 23:

    • WHO's Goodwill Ambassador for polio eradication Martina Hingis plays to win the match point against polio English

  • January 31:

    • Children's immunization campaign launched at World Economic Forum English

  • January 6:

    • Final push in campaign to eradicate polio English

    1999

  • December 7:

    • Bill and Melinda Gates and Ted Turner donate US$78 million to accelerate polio eradication English

  • December 3:

    • WHO, UNICEF and Rotary International Launch Emergency Appeal for Polio Vaccine English

  • October 11:

    • Pasteur Merieux Connaught Donates 50 Million Doses of Polio Vaccine for War-Torn Countries English

  • October 8:

    • Peace in Sierra Leone Opens Way for Major Polio Eradication Campaign English

  • October 4:

    • WHO Launches Vaccination Campaign to Control Polio Outbreak in Iraq English

  • August 20:

    • Polio Vaccination Campaign Reaches over 80% of Children under Five in Warn-Torn D.R. Congo English

  • July 7:

    • New partners join major offensive to rid the world of polio in 18 months English

  • May 24:

    • Special fund for polio eradication English

  • May 19:

    • International community calls on WHO Director-General to lead the final assault on polio English

  • April 9:

    • Polio Outbreak in Central Africa English

  • January 30:

    • The world on the brink of eradicating polio WHO says English

    The Global Eradication of Polio