Ongoing Polio immunization efforts continue in Ukraine

Ongoing Polio immunization efforts continue in Ukraine

One new Wild Polio cases reported this week.  We are now 2 weeks since the most recent reported Wild Polio Case – on 9/24/23 in Afghanistan. Nangarhar was covered during the recent subnational immunization days (SNIDs) in May and July, as part of intensified efforts to interrupt persistent local WPV1 transmission in the area.

What is that Polio Picture? Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, Polio immunization efforts there go on. We would like to thank Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) for the longstanding support to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and for the flexible annual contribution of €37 million to support implementation of the Polio Eradication Strategy 2022-2026: Delivering on a promise.

nOPV2 rollout: Approximately 750 million doses of nOPV2 have been administered across 35 countries under its WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) to date. An additional 15 countries have met the requirements for nOPV2 use in the event of an outbreak.

In the lead-up to World Polio Day on 24 October, GPEI has launched a Make Polio History campaign to rally existing and new supporters of polio eradication from all over the world to champion the cause. We need your help! Add your voice in support of eradication by visiting the campaign website and taking action. https://makepoliohistory.org/

A Win Against Polio is a Win for Global Health!

2023 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases – 282 Benin – 3, Burkina Faso – 2, Burundi – 1, Central African Republic – 11, Chad – 33, Cote d’ Ivoire – 4, DR Congo – 155, Guinea – 5, Indonesia – 3, Israel – 1, Kenya – 5, Madagascar – 17, Mali – 8, Mozambique – 3, Nigeria – 24, Somalia – 3, Tanzania – 2, Yemen – 2, Zambia – 1.

New Polio Cases & Samples This Week –

  • Afghanistan: one WPV1 case
  • Pakistan: seven WPV1 positive environmental samples
  • Cameroon: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample
  • Chad: three cVDPV2 cases and one positive environmental sample
  • DR Congo: one cVDPV2 case
  • Kenya: two cVDPV2 positive environmental samples
  • Madagascar: eight cVDPV1 positive environmental samples
  • Nigeria: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample
  • Somalia: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample

2022 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Case Total – 912 Afghanistan – 43, Algeria – 3, Benin – 11 (3 in 2021), Burundi – 1, Cameroon – 3 (3 in 2021), Central African Republic – 6, Chad -44 (0 in 2021), DR Congo – 507 (28 in 2021), Republic of Congo – 1, Eritrea – 1, Ethiopia – 1, Ghana – 3, Indonesia – 1, Israel – 1, Madagascar – 14 (13 in 2021), Malawi – 4, Mali – 2, Mozambique – 22 (2 in 2021), Niger – 16 (18 in 2021), Nigeria – 48 (415 in 2021), Pakistan – 8, Somalia – 5 (1 in 2021), Sudan – 1, Togo – 2, United States – 1, Yemen – 162 (69 in 2021).

2021 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases -689 in 22 Countries.  

2020 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases – 1,113 in 26 countries in 2020.

Quote of the Day

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”

— Pauilo Coelho

The Final Two Polio Endemic Countries:

Pakistan

 

 

as of 10/7/2023

0 new Polio cases reported this week. The most recent cases had an onset of paralysis on 7/20/23.
7 WPV1 and 0 CVDPV2-Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
2 Wild Polio cases – 2023
20 Wild Polio cases – 2022
1 Wild Polio case – 2021
84 Wild Polio cases – 2020

Afghanistan

 

 

as of 10/7/2023

1 new Polio cases reported this week. The most recent cases had an onset of paralysis on 9/24/23.
WPV1 and 0 CVDPV2-Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
6 Wild Polio cases – 2023 (all from Nangarhar Province)
2 Wild Polio case – 2022
4 Wild Polio cases – 2021
56 Wild Polio cases – 2020

Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!!

Terry Ziegler, Polio Update Newsletter Editor Rotary Region 36

Dedicated to saving lives

Dedicated to saving lives

No new Wild Polio cases reported this week.  We are now 9 weeks since the most recent reported Wild Polio Case – on 7/20/23 in Pakistan. Intensified efforts continue to be implemented in Pakistan, particularly in the southern area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to urgently eradicate the remaining endemic WPV1 transmission.

What is that Polio Picture? Dr Faisal Lodhi (Emergency Consultant, WHO Regional Office for Europe) is committed to protecting the people of Ukraine and neighboring countries from the devastating consequences of polio. Despite facing challenges of his own due to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, Dr Lodhi remains dedicated to saving as many lives as he can by helping country teams respond to polio outbreaks swiftly and efficiently.

This year, each Rotarian is encouraged to make a personal donation (of a size dictated by their financial situation) to the PolioPlus Fund by World Polio Day. And for Club leaders to make sure each donation is recognized as Paul Harris or Major Donor credit.

A Win Against Polio is a Win for Global Health!

2023 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases – 282 Benin – 3, Burkina Faso – 2, Burundi – 1, Central African Republic – 11, Chad – 33, Cote d’ Ivoire – 4, DR Congo – 155, Guinea – 5, Indonesia – 3, Israel – 1, Kenya – 5, Madagascar – 17, Mali – 8, Mozambique – 3, Nigeria – 24, Somalia – 3, Tanzania – 2, Yemen – 2, Zambia – 1.

New Polio Cases & Samples This Week –

  • Pakistan: two WPV1 positive environmental samples
  • Côte d’Ivoire: one cVDPV2 case
  • DR Congo: two cVDPV1 cases, eight cVDPV2 cases and two cVDPV2 positive environmental samples
  • Egypt: three cVDPV2 positive environmental samples
  • Madagascar: four cVDPV1 cases and 24 positive environmental samples
  • Mali: two cVDPV2 cases
  • Tanzania: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample

2022 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Case Total – 912 Afghanistan – 43, Algeria – 3, Benin – 11 (3 in 2021), Burundi – 1, Cameroon – 3 (3 in 2021), Central African Republic – 6, Chad -44 (0 in 2021), DR Congo – 507 (28 in 2021), Republic of Congo – 1, Eritrea – 1, Ethiopia – 1, Ghana – 3, Indonesia – 1, Israel – 1, Madagascar – 14 (13 in 2021), Malawi – 4, Mali – 2, Mozambique – 22 (2 in 2021), Niger – 16 (18 in 2021), Nigeria – 48 (415 in 2021), Pakistan – 8, Somalia – 5 (1 in 2021), Sudan – 1, Togo – 2, United States – 1, Yemen – 162 (69 in 2021).

2021 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases -689 in 22 Countries.  

2020 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases – 1,113 in 26 countries in 2020.

Quote of the Day

“We have made a promise to the children of the world to eradicate this disease (Polio). We have never been this close. And we can’t take our foot off the gas because billions of children will be vulnerable if we do.”

— Jennifer Jones – Past RI President and current Rotary Foundation Trustee

The Final Two Polio Endemic Countries:

Pakistan

 

 

as of 9/30/2023

0 new Polio cases reported this week. The most recent cases had an onset of paralysis on 7/20/23.
2 WPV1 and 0 CVDPV2-Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
2 Wild Polio cases – 2023
20 Wild Polio cases – 2022
1 Wild Polio case – 2021
84 Wild Polio cases – 2020

Afghanistan

 

 

as of 9/30/2023

0 new Polio cases reported this week. The most recent cases had an onset of paralysis on 6/10/23.
WPV1 and 0 CVDPV2-Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
5 Wild Polio cases – 2023 (all from Nangarhar Province)
2 Wild Polio case – 2022
4 Wild Polio cases – 2021
56 Wild Polio cases – 2020

Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!!

Terry Ziegler, Polio Update Newsletter Editor Rotary Region 36

Get ready for World Polio Day 2023

Get ready for World Polio Day 2023

No new Wild Polio cases reported this week.  We are now 8 weeks since the most recent reported Wild Polio Case – on 7/20/23 in Pakistan. Intensified efforts continue to be implemented in Pakistan, particularly in the southern area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to urgently eradicate the remaining endemic WPV1 transmission.

What is that Polio Picture? Get Ready for World Polio Day 2023. World Polio Day, 24 October, is fast approaching. As a club or district leader, you can help us achieve our goal of a polio-free world by sharing the latest polio updates with your club’s members and in your community, and by continuing to raise funds for PolioPlus. Every dollar raised will be matched 2-to-1, up to US$150 million.

This year, each Rotarian is encouraged to make a personal donation (of a size dictated by their financial situation) to the PolioPlus Fund by World Polio Day. And for Club leaders to make sure each donation is recognized as Paul Harris or Major Donor credit.

A Win Against Polio is a Win for Global Health!

2023 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases – 264 Benin – 3, Burkina Faso – 2, Burundi – 1, Central African Republic – 11, Chad – 33, Cote d’ Ivoire – 2, DR Congo – 145, Guinea – 5, Indonesia – 3, Israel – 1, Kenya – 5, Madagascar – 13, Mali – 6, Mozambique – 3, Nigeria – 24, Somalia – 3, Tanzania – 2, Yemen – 2, Zambia – 1.

New Polio Cases & Samples This Week –

  • DR Congo: six cVDPV1 cases, three cVDPV2 cases and four positive environmental samples
  • Guinea: four cVDPV2 cases
  • Kenya: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample
  • Nigeria: five cVDPV2 cases and six cVDPV2 positive environmental samples
  • Somalia: one cVDPV2 case

2022 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Case Total – 912 Afghanistan – 43, Algeria – 3, Benin – 11 (3 in 2021), Burundi – 1, Cameroon – 3 (3 in 2021), Central African Republic – 6, Chad -44 (0 in 2021), DR Congo – 507 (28 in 2021), Republic of Congo – 1, Eritrea – 1, Ethiopia – 1, Ghana – 3, Indonesia – 1, Israel – 1, Madagascar – 14 (13 in 2021), Malawi – 4, Mali – 2, Mozambique – 22 (2 in 2021), Niger – 16 (18 in 2021), Nigeria – 48 (415 in 2021), Pakistan – 8, Somalia – 5 (1 in 2021), Sudan – 1, Togo – 2, United States – 1, Yemen – 162 (69 in 2021).

2021 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases -689 in 22 Countries.  

2020 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases – 1,113 in 26 countries in 2020.

Quote of the Day

“If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.”

— Rene Descartes – French philosopher, scientist, and mathematician

The Final Two Polio Endemic Countries:

Pakistan

 

 

as of 9/9/2023

0 new Polio cases reported this week. The most recent cases had an onset of paralysis on 7/20/23.
5 WPV1 and 0 CVDPV2-Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
2 Wild Polio cases – 2023
20 Wild Polio cases – 2022
1 Wild Polio case – 2021
84 Wild Polio cases – 2020

Afghanistan

 

 

as of 9/9/2023

0 new Polio cases reported this week. The most recent cases had an onset of paralysis on 6/10/23.
WPV1 and 0 CVDPV2-Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
5 Wild Polio cases – 2023 (all from Nangarhar Province)
2 Wild Polio case – 2022
4 Wild Polio cases – 2021
56 Wild Polio cases – 2020

Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!!

Terry Ziegler, Polio Update Newsletter Editor Rotary Region 36

Polio remains endemic in Afghanistan and Pakistan

Polio remains endemic in Afghanistan and Pakistan

No new Wild Polio cases reported this week.  We are now 7 weeks since the most recent reported Wild Polio Case – on 7/20/23 in Pakistan. Intensified efforts continue to be implemented in Pakistan, particularly in the southern area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to urgently eradicate the remaining endemic WPV1 transmission.

What is that Polio Picture? Endemic Countries. Polio remains endemic in two countries Afghanistan and Pakistan. Until poliovirus transmission is interrupted in these countries, all countries remain at risk of importation of polio, especially vulnerable countries with weak public health and immunization services and travel or trade links to endemic countries.

This year, each Rotarian is encouraged to make a personal donation (of a size dictated by their financial situation) to the PolioPlus Fund by World Polio Day. And for Club leaders to make sure each donation is recognized as Paul Harris or Major Donor credit.

A Win Against Polio is a Win for Global Health!

2023 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases – 245 Benin – 3, Burkina Faso – 2, Burundi – 1, Central African Republic – 11, Chad – 33, Cote d’ Ivoire – 2, DR Congo – 136, Guinea – 1, Indonesia – 3, Israel – 1, Kenya – 5, Madagascar – 13, Mali – 6, Mozambique – 3, Nigeria – 19, Somalia – 2, Tanzania – 2, Yemen – 2, Zambia – 1.

New Polio Cases & Samples This Week –

  • Pakistan: five WPV1 positive environmental samples
  • Central African Republic: one cVDPV2 case
  • Chad: four cVDPV2 cases
  • Dr Congo: six cVDPV2 positive environmental samples
  • Nigeria: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample
  • Yemen: one cVDPV2 case

2022 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Case Total – 912 Afghanistan – 43, Algeria – 3, Benin – 11 (3 in 2021), Burundi – 1, Cameroon – 3 (3 in 2021), Central African Republic – 6, Chad -44 (0 in 2021), DR Congo – 507 (28 in 2021), Republic of Congo – 1, Eritrea – 1, Ethiopia – 1, Ghana – 3, Indonesia – 1, Israel – 1, Madagascar – 14 (13 in 2021), Malawi – 4, Mali – 2, Mozambique – 22 (2 in 2021), Niger – 16 (18 in 2021), Nigeria – 48 (415 in 2021), Pakistan – 8, Somalia – 5 (1 in 2021), Sudan – 1, Togo – 2, United States – 1, Yemen – 162 (69 in 2021).

2021 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases -689 in 22 Countries.  

2020 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases – 1,113 in 26 countries in 2020.

Quote of the Day

“It is not enough, as people of action, to simply avoid making war. If we are to Create Hope in the World, we must aggressively wage peace.”

— Gordon McInally, President, Rotary International

The Final Two Polio Endemic Countries:

Pakistan

 

 

as of 9/9/2023

0 new Polio cases reported this week. The most recent cases had an onset of paralysis on 7/20/23.
5 WPV1 and 0 CVDPV2-Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
2 Wild Polio cases – 2023
20 Wild Polio cases – 2022
1 Wild Polio case – 2021
84 Wild Polio cases – 2020

Afghanistan

 

 

as of 9/9/2023

0 new Polio cases reported this week. The most recent cases had an onset of paralysis on 6/10/23.
WPV1 and 0 CVDPV2-Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
5 Wild Polio cases – 2023 (all from Nangarhar Province)
2 Wild Polio case – 2022
4 Wild Polio cases – 2021
56 Wild Polio cases – 2020

Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!!

Terry Ziegler, Polio Update Newsletter Editor Rotary Region 36

Searching for Service

Searching for Service

No new Wild Polio cases reported this week.  We are now 6 weeks since the most recent reported Wild Polio Case – on 7/20/23 in Pakistan. 

What is that Polio Picture? AM 950, The Progressive Voice of Minnesota presents a weekly radio program called Searching for Service. Terry Ziegler was recently interviewed on the “LIVE” radio show thanks to Past District Governor Lloyd Campbell. The interview aired recently and if you want to check it out, it’s available now HERE. You can also listen some of the other shows there.

“I suppose everyone who does a live radio or TV interview is a little surprised by how they sound and I’m sure everyone who has done a live radio show wishes they had said a few things differently, but overall, the hosts Joe & Kelley Kirk did a terrific job and it was a great experience.” Terry Ziegler

Polio Survivor Rights

Unfortunately, the rights of people with post-polio syndrome and other disabilities are often overlooked. Individuals need to take a stand and speak up for themselves and everyone faced with discrimination, neglect, or disrespect due to ableism. Advocates are the ones who make a real difference. If you need more information on post-polio syndrome advocacy, please don’t hesitate to contact ppsadvocacy @gmail.com.

A Win Against Polio is a Win for Global Health!

2023 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases – 239 Benin – 3, Burkina Faso – 2, Burundi – 1, Central African Republic – 10, Chad – 29, Cote d’ Ivoire – 2, DR Congo – 136, Guinea – 1, Indonesia – 3, Israel – 1, Kenya – 5, Madagascar – 13, Mali – 6, Mozambique – 3, Nigeria – 19, Somalia – 2, Tanzania – 2, Yemen – 1, Zambia – 1.

New Polio Cases & Samples This Week –

  • Pakistan: one WPV1 positive environmental sample
  • Algeria: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample
  • Botswana: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample
  • Cameroon: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample
  • Côte d’Ivoire: two cVDPV2 positive environmental samples
  • Dr Congo: one cVDPV2 case and three cVDPV2 positive environmental samples
  • Kenya: two cVDPV2 cases
  • Mali: three cVDPV2 cases
  • Somalia: one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample
  • Tanzania: one cVDPV2 case and one cVDPV2 positive environmental sample

2022 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Case Total – 912 Afghanistan – 43, Algeria – 3, Benin – 11 (3 in 2021), Burundi – 1, Cameroon – 3 (3 in 2021), Central African Republic – 6, Chad -44 (0 in 2021), DR Congo – 507 (28 in 2021), Republic of Congo – 1, Eritrea – 1, Ethiopia – 1, Ghana – 3, Indonesia – 1, Israel – 1, Madagascar – 14 (13 in 2021), Malawi – 4, Mali – 2, Mozambique – 22 (2 in 2021), Niger – 16 (18 in 2021), Nigeria – 48 (415 in 2021), Pakistan – 8, Somalia – 5 (1 in 2021), Sudan – 1, Togo – 2, United States – 1, Yemen – 162 (69 in 2021).

2021 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases -689 in 22 Countries.  

2020 Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Cases – 1,113 in 26 countries in 2020.

Quote of the Day

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.”

— Mother Teresa

The Final Two Polio Endemic Countries:

Pakistan

 

 

as of 9/2/2023

0 new Polio cases reported this week. The most recent cases had an onset of paralysis on 7/20/23.
1 WPV1 and 0 CVDPV2-Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
2 Wild Polio cases – 2023
20 Wild Polio cases – 2022
1 Wild Polio case – 2021
84 Wild Polio cases – 2020

Afghanistan

 

 

as of 9/2/2023

0 new Polio cases reported this week. The most recent cases had an onset of paralysis on 6/10/23.
WPV1 and 0 CVDPV2-Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
5 Wild Polio cases – 2023 (all from Nangarhar Province)
2 Wild Polio case – 2022
4 Wild Polio cases – 2021
56 Wild Polio cases – 2020

Our Goal is Global Polio Eradication!!

Terry Ziegler, Polio Update Newsletter Editor Rotary Region 36