August 25, 2020 – African Region certified as wild poliovirus-free
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African Region certified as wild poliovirus-free
On August 25, 2020, the African Region was officially certified as wild poliovirus-free. We pause to celebrate. We reflect on what we’ve accomplished to light the way forward. We sharpen our focus on the finish line and our goal of protecting every child, everywhere, from every form of polio.
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Dr. Robert Redfield, congratulates Africa on the achievement of wild poliovirus-free certification and reviews the decades effort the U.S. CDC has shared with global immunization partners to reach this milestone on the road to polio eradication.
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The end of polio is closer today because of the African-led commitment to fighting polio and the success of its efforts in wiping out all wild polioviruses from the continent.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has served as the lead implementing partner for U.S. efforts to eradicate polio, playing a pivotal role for three decades in helping African countries and the continent reach this milestone.
- The Long and Winding Road to Eradicate Vaccine-Related Polioviruses (Journal of Infectious Diseases)
- Update on Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Outbreaks – Worldwide, July 2019-February 2020 (Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report)
- Progress Toward Polio Eradication — Worldwide, January 2018–March 2020 (Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report)
Sept 28 – World Rabies Day
Sept 29 – World Heart Day
Oct 24 – World Polio Day
Nov 12 – World Pneumonia Day
Nov 14 – World Diabetes Day
