Polio Bulletin (43-44) - 5 November 2022

2022 Scientific Declaration on Polio: The Urgent Need to Achieve a Polio-Free World

The Scientific Declaration has reenergized the global community, sending a powerful message that eradication is still feasible and is needed now. In this reflective piece, declaration co-lead Dr Naveen Thacker (President-Elect, International Pediatric Association) describes his experience working to stop polio in India, and shares his firm belief that through vaccinating every child, eradication is within reach.
The 2022 Scientific Declaration is organized by a group of scientists and public health experts in support of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.