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Why Poliovirus Still Persists in South Sudan
Original: Where and Why Poliovirus Persists in South Sudan
Health reporting is highlighting how poliovirus continues to circulate in South Sudan despite global eradication efforts. The persistence of the virus is attributed to gaps in vaccination coverage, access challenges, and ongoing instability that complicate immunisation campaigns. Public health officials are watching the situation closely, as continued transmission anywhere poses a risk to wider eradication goals.
Why now: Renewed attention on South Sudan's outbreak underscores concerns that persistent polio transmission threatens global eradication efforts.
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- Where and Why Poliovirus Persists in South Sudan · ReliefWeb
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