The World Health Organisation
(WHO) has declared the recent
spread of polio a public health
emergency of international
concern.
From the start of the year to
April, the virus had been spread
from Pakistan to Afghanistan, from
Syria to Iraq and from Cameroon to
Equatorial Guinea.
“Although outbreaks have
been an expected risk in global
eradication, the Committee
deemed consequences of further
international spread to be
particularly acute at this moment,
with several countries with complex
humanitarian emergencies or other
major challenges bordering these
infected countries.
“As we enter the high
transmission season for wild
poliovirus, a coordinated
international response is essential
to raise immunity and stem the
spread of the virus.”The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 07 May 14 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 07 May 14
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