Emerging Threats: Polio and Public Health in the Americas
Emerging Threats: Polio and Public Health in the Americas The recent detection of vaccine-derived poliovirus (VDPV) in the wastewater of French Guiana has sent ripples of concern through public health communities across the Americas. This discovery, first reported to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in early August 2024, underscores the persistent threat posed by […]
Global Polio Eradication Initiative: Team End Polio and the Fight Against Poliovirus in 2024
Global Polio Eradication Initiative: Team End Polio and the Fight Against Poliovirus in 2024 The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is spearheading a monumental campaign known as Team End Polio, aiming to unite people globally to eradicate polio once and for all. This initiative comes at a crucial time when the world stands on the […]
WHO Prequalifies Biological E’s Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2
WHO Prequalifies Biological E’s Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 In a landmark achievement for global health, the World Health Organization (WHO) has granted pre-qualification status to Biological E’s novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (NOPV2). This development marks a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against polio, particularly in regions afflicted by circulating vaccine-derived […]