Polio is not only an issue in Indonesia ... but it's an international issue. That virus, just as it came here from the African continent, could now go from here to a neighboring country and become implanted in that country if protection rates for polio were low.
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The new approach is a more rapid approach because polio is considered a public health emergency of international importance. In an interconnected world, these viruses travel easily and don't respect international borders.David Heymann
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The risk now is Nigeria - and losing the commitment in other countries. But we're confident now that Nigeria will get the job done.
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Africa, outside of Nigeria, is back on track ... Nigeria remains the single greatest risk to eradication.
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