The evolution of Tanzania's poliomyelitis surveillance system since the introduction of the expanded program on immunization in 1975

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Descriptive study analyzes AFP surveillance and vaccination coverage in Tanzania, indicating significant improvements.

The study reveals that Tanzania's polio surveillance system improved significantly since 1975, enhancing disease detection.
From 1980 to 1994, 1,576 wild polioviruses were reported, with the majority during 1985-1987, while vaccination coverage remained low.
Observational analysis of AFP surveillance data from 1980 to 2024 highlights increased vaccination rates and improved surveillance indicators.
The evolution of surveillance methods underscores Tanzania's achievements in public health, particularly against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Manyanga et al. (2025) studied this question.

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