Polio Eradication Efforts in Nepal

Authors

  • BK Suvedi Suvedi. P. O. Box 2323, GPO Kathmandu, Nepal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v27i2.1409

Keywords:

Poliomyelitis, Eradication, Nepal, Immunization, Surveillance

Abstract

Nepal has made tremendous effort for polio eradication. The efforts are based on the global polio eradication strategies. Despite all the efforts as per the global strategies, wild poliovirus is still present in the country. The importance of water, hygiene and sanitation is stressed as an additional strategy in still persisting areas.

Key words: Poliomyelitis, Eradication, Nepal, Immunization, Surveillance.  

doi:10.3126/jnps.v27i2.1409

J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. Vol.27(2) p.57-59

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Suvedi, B. (2009). Polio Eradication Efforts in Nepal. Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 27(2), 57–59. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v27i2.1409

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Vol. 27 No. 2 (2007)

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Review Article

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