GPEI stands with communities in Sudan, Afghanistan and Pakistan, amid devastating landslide, earthquake and floods Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Sudan, Afghanistan and Pakistan, following the devastating landslide affected a village in the Darfur region of Sudan, an earthquake in Afghanistan, and amid the ongoing flood crisis in Pakistan. Emergency relief efforts are continuing, to help alleviate suffering and maintain urgently-needed health assistance.
Tribute to Professor Tony Adams The Global Polio Eradication Initiative mourns the passing of Professor Tony Adams, whose leadership and dedication left an enduring mark on public health in Australia and globally. He was a distinguished public servant, academic, and physician whose tireless work helped shape public health policy and led to major victories against infectious diseases worldwide. As Chief Medical Officer for Australia and later Chair of the WHO Global Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication, Tony was instrumental in guiding efforts that have brought the world closer to a polio-free future.
Summary of new polioviruses this week, cases and positive environmental isolates:
