Stopping polio transmission by end of 2014 realistic, says Independent Monitoring Board
The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) reports that «stopping polio transmission by the end of 2014 is a realistic prospect.» The IMB, which met 7-9 May, independently verifies progress toward the achievement of a polio-free world.
In its report, the IMB commended the Global Polio Eradication Initiative for changes that have helped reduce polio to the lowest levels ever.
«All of those who work towards polio eradication should be proud of what they have achieved over the last two years,» the report stated. «The prospects of achieving interruption of polio transmission globally have been…
