CDC, commissioner reinforce polio eradication commitment

CDC, commissioner reaffirm commitment to polio eradication efforts

KARACHI: A delegation from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Polio Branch met with Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi to discuss ongoing efforts toward polio eradication in the city. Led by Dr. Richard Franka, the delegation emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum in the fight against polio, with continued CDC technical assistance and the strengthening of health department staff. The delegation highlighted Kara…

CDC, commissioner reinforce polio eradication commitment

A delegation from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Polio Branch discussed sustaining momentum toward eradication goals, including continued CDC technical assistance and capacity building of health department staff. The critical role of NSTOP officers in supporting District Emergency Operations Centers (DEOCs) was highlighted as a key element of the response structure. The CDC Polio Branch delegation was led by Dr Richard F…

GPEI-Sustaining a Polio-free World: A strategy for long-term success – Executive Summary