GPEI Extends Polio Eradication Timeline to 2029 Amid Global Conflicts
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has postponed its target for eradicating polio to 2029 due to ongoing conflicts affecting vaccination efforts in regions like Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen. With a resurgence of poliovirus in previously eradicated areas, the GPEI is calling for increased financial support to address a $2.4 billion shortfall in its budget. The organization emphasizes the need for collaboration and innovative strategies to overcome logistical challenges and ensure that every child receives life-saving vaccines.
Health Leaders Gather at WHO to Reaffirm Commitment to Eradicating Polio
Health leaders and Ministers of Health at the WHO Executive Board (EB) have gathered at the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, to reaffirm their commitment to eradicating polio and building resilient health systems. The focus is on…