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The Global Polio Eradication Initiative: progress, lessons learned, and polio legacy transition planning

Authored by:

Cochi, S.L., Hegg, L., Kaur, A., et al

Full Citation:

Cochi, S.L., Hegg, L., Kaur, A., et al 2016. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative: progress, lessons learned, and polio legacy transition planning. Health Affairs. 35(2).

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Additional key concepts from this publication:

Investments made in disease eradication contributed to broader health goals both during and after eradication efforts are completed.

Key Evidence: Tens of millions of volunteers, social mobilizers, and health workers have participated in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. The program contributes to efforts to deliver other health benefits, including health systems strengthening. Polio eradication legacy efforts include documenting and applying the lessons learned from polio eradication, and transitioning the capacities, assets, and processes of polio to other key health priorities.

Investments made in disease eradication contribute to health systems strengthening and health service delivery.

Key Evidence: Tens of millions of volunteers, social mobilizers, and health workers have participated in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. The program contributes to efforts to deliver other health benefits, including health systems strengthening. Polio eradication legacy efforts include documenting and applying the lessons learned from polio eradication and transitioning the capacities, assets, and processes of polio to other key health priorities.