Addressing the challenges and opportunities of the polio endgame: lessons for the future

M Patel, S Cochi - The Journal of infectious diseases, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Abstract The Global Commission for the Certification of the Eradication of Poliomyelitis
certified the eradication of type 2 poliovirus in September 2015, making type 2 poliovirus the …

[HTML][HTML] Strengthening the partnership between routine immunization and the global polio eradication initiative to achieve eradication and assure sustainability

J Abdelwahab, V Dietz, R Eggers, C Maher… - The Journal of …, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in 1988, the number of
polio endemic countries has declined from 125 to 3 in 2013. Despite this remarkable …

The long and winding road to eradicate vaccine-related polioviruses

SL Cochi, MA Pallansch - The Journal of infectious diseases, 2021 - academic.oup.com
As the vaccine of choice for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), oral poliovirus
vaccine (OPV) is inexpensive, easy to administer, and can provide good protection against …

The final phase of polio eradication: new vaccines and complex choices

SL Cochi, RW Linkins - Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2012 - academic.oup.com
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) made rapid progress after its launch by the
World Health Assembly in 1988, reducing polio cases by more than 99% from an estimated …

“Endgame” issues for the global polio eradication initiative

… Consultative Group to the World Health … - Clinical Infectious …, 2002 - academic.oup.com
The polio eradication initiative, created after the World Health Assembly resolved, in 1988, to
eradicate poliomyelitis globally by 2000, has made remarkable progress. From 1988 …

The Last Mile in Polio Eradication: Program Challenges and Perseverance

R Lopez Cavestany, M Eisenhawer, OM Diop, H Verma… - Pathogens, 2024 - mdpi.com
As the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) strategizes towards the final steps of
eradication, routine immunization schedules evolve, and high-quality vaccination …

Safe landing for global polio eradication: a perspective

I Arita, DP Francis - Vaccine, 2011 - Elsevier
After over two decades of immense efforts, the global polio eradication initiative may be
approaching its final phase. With leadership from WHO, great efforts of national programs …

Poliovirus studies during the endgame of the polio eradication program

M Arita - Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2017 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Since the beginning of Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, poliomyelitis cases
caused by wild poliovirus (PV) have been drastically reduced, with only 74 cases reported in …

[HTML][HTML] World Health Organization guidelines for containment of poliovirus following type-specific polio eradication—worldwide, 2015

N Previsani, RH Tangermann, G Tallis… - MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly …, 2015 - cdc.gov
Background The Endgame Plan (3) set the goal of eradicating WPV and VDPV. Achieving
this goal requires 1) detection of circulating polioviruses and interruption of transmission; 2) …

The new polio eradication end game: rationale and supporting evidence

RW Sutter, L Platt, O Mach, H Jafari… - The Journal of …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Polio eradication requires the removal of all polioviruses from human populations, whether
wild poliovirus or those emanating from the oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV). The Polio …