Polio Free Initiative
About polio eradication

About eradication

Learn more about how the polio programme in the Eastern Mediterranean Region is bringing us closer to eradication.

Priority countries

Priority countries

Learn more about polio transmission in countries in the Region.

About us

About us

The polio eradication programme brings together regional expertise to drive eradication efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan and to support other countries in the Region to stay polio-free.

Wild polio cases

20242023
AfghanistanPakistanAfghanistanPakistan
WPV1TotalWPV1TotalWPV1TotalWPV1Total
23 23 41 41 6 6 6 6
Total: 64 (Up to 27 October 2024) Total: 12

Regional Subcommittee for Polio Eradication and Outbreaks

The Regional Subcommittee brings together Member States from across the Eastern Mediterranean Region to intensify regional solidarity and commitment to achieve polio eradication.

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