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POLIO – THE STORY TO DATE


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HE WHO HAVE DECLARED THE SPREAD OF WILD POLIOVIRUS TO BE A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY


OF INTERNATIONAL CONCERN.


On 5th May 2014, this declaration was made following advice from the Emergency Committee that the current spread of Wild Poliovirus (WPV) during the traditionally ‘low’


season for cases should be considered an Emergency.


Given that the High Season occurs from May to November, it was felt that a co-ordinated International effort was required to address this extraordinary event.


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