If an outbreak of polio is confirmed in war-ravaged Syria, the European Union said that it was ready to increase assistance to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Poliomyelitis - About
Polio is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It results in paralysis and generally affects people of all age groups, children being more susceptible
Polio is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It results in paralysis and generally affects people of all age groups, children being more susceptible
"The situation is extremely worrying given the present security situation and the problems with access to those who will need to be vaccinated," said the EU's Humanitarian Affairs Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva.
"The European Union is prepared for such an eventuality," she said in a statement, noting that the 28-nation bloc has committed 13.5 million euros ($18.6 million) to the WHO since the beginning of the Syrian crisis and "we stand ready to do more if needed."
Sudanese Government Allows Polio Vaccine in Troubled States
The world body revealed that the Sudanese government has agreed to let United Nations workers vaccinate tens of thousands of children against polio in the violence-wracked South Kordofan and Blue Nile states.
The world body revealed that the Sudanese government has agreed to let United Nations workers vaccinate tens of thousands of children against polio in the violence-wracked South Kordofan and Blue Nile states.
The commissioner said she was in contact with the WHO epidemiology surveillance unit based in Amman, awaiting news on the cases.
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UN Steps Up Polio Vaccination Attempts in Syria
UN agencies are stepping up their attempts to encourage vaccination in children in Syria against the polio outbreak in the war-torn country
UN agencies are stepping up their attempts to encourage vaccination in children in Syria against the polio outbreak in the war-torn country
The highly infectious disease affects mainly children under five and can cause paralysis in a matter of hours. Some cases can be fatal.
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Polio: Better Community Engagement and Stronger Health Systems Need of the Hour
Two articles call for a shift away from the leader-centric approach that polio eradication campaigns are currently pursuing in Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Two articles call for a shift away from the leader-centric approach that polio eradication campaigns are currently pursuing in Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
