Although on 25 August 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Africa to be free from poliomyelitis, he conflict in Afghanistan and the interruption of vaccinations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to an exponential increase in polio cases in 2020. Between 2021 and 2022, cases of polio were recorded in Malawi, Israel, Ukraine. The risk is that poliomyelitis could make a comeback unless adequate vaccination coverage is maintained, especially in countries where active conflicts threaten public health objectives.
Martini, M., Orsini, D. (2022). Armed conflict in the world threatens the eradication of Poliomyelitis:risks of humanitarian crises. PATHOGENS AND GLOBAL HEALTH, 116(5), 267-268 [10.1080/20477724.2022.2081785].
Armed conflict in the world threatens the eradication of Poliomyelitis:risks of humanitarian crises
Orsini, DavideWriting – Original Draft Preparation
2022-01-01
Abstract
Although on 25 August 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Africa to be free from poliomyelitis, he conflict in Afghanistan and the interruption of vaccinations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to an exponential increase in polio cases in 2020. Between 2021 and 2022, cases of polio were recorded in Malawi, Israel, Ukraine. The risk is that poliomyelitis could make a comeback unless adequate vaccination coverage is maintained, especially in countries where active conflicts threaten public health objectives.
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