WHO Aims To Declare SE Asia Region Polio-Free, But Progress Stalls In Other Countries

The Lancet: Polio eradication effort sees progress, but problems remain
“WHO looks set to declare its southeast Asia region polio-free at the end of this month. But progress is faltering in other regions with the remaining polio-endemic countries…” (Maurice, 3/13).

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