Papua New Guinea polio outbreak response 2018

Abstract

The Papua New Guinea Polio Outbreak Response 2018 summarizes the accomplishments of the Government of Papua New Guinea, with support from the World Health Organization, UNICEF and other partners in responding to the polio outbreak in the country that was declared a national emergency in June 2018. The Report documents the activities across three components of the comprehensive outbreak response plan, focusing on supplementary immunization activities; enhanced surveillance; and communication and social mobilization.

The Report is dedicated to the thousands of polio heroes in Papua New Guinea who work tirelessly to protect millions of children from polio.