Overview of Poliomyelitis in the African Region and Current Regional Plan of Action

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Population

1-year-old children and general population in the African Region of the World Health Organization

Design

Review

Authors

Discussion

May support OPV scale-up in low-coverage regions; leaves open durability for eradication in 2026.

Population

1-year-old children and general population in the African Region of the World Health Organization (48 countries and territories)

Intervention

Oral poliovirus vaccine (three doses) and national/subnational immunization days

Outcome

Poliomyelitis incidence and vaccination coverage

The African Region has made substantial progress in controlling poliomyelitis through increased vaccination coverage and planned immunization days.

Okwo-Bele et al. (1997) studied this question.

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