Polio Amidst COVID-19 in Pakistan: What are the Efforts Being Made and Challenges at Hand?
Am J Trop Med Hyg
; 104(2): 446-448, 2020 Dec 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-955245
ABSTRACT
Poliomyelitis, a crippling viral disease, has been affecting many children in Pakistan despite the numerous efforts that have been taken to curb its spread. The COVID-19 pandemic has halted mass polio vaccination campaigns globally, including Pakistan, resulting in a resurgence of new cases. Pakistan managed to flatten the COVID-19 curve from July to October that made three immunization drives possible, but the COVID-19 cases are on the rise again which can again complicate the polio situation in the country if left unmonitored. The efforts of Pakistan have been effective with no significant rise in polio cases in 2020 as compared with 2019. We discuss the numerous challenges faced by the polio eradication program in Pakistan. To help eliminate polio, Pakistan needs to enhance its efforts in the struggle against polio with the same zeal and stringency used to flatten the curve of COVID-19 in these challenging times.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Poliomyelitis
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Immunization Programs
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Disease Eradication
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Trop Med Hyg
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ajtmh.20-1438
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