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Polio Eradication Initiative

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This is currently the biggest programme of WHO in South Sudan. The programme supports vigorous outbreak responses through national immunization campaigns.

WHO will continue supporting the Ministry of Health to maintain the polio-free status of all ten States of South Sudan, while improving the coverage of measles immunization among children to contain the current outbreak.

Key health-related statistics

Total population (000s) 8260
Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live births) 2054.0
Total life expectancy at birth (years) 42.0

Source: Country statistical profiles (2013)

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