A senior representative from Ethiopia, along with health leaders from neighboring countries across the Horn of Africa and Yemen, met to strengthen joint efforts to end polio transmission in the region. The discussion highlighted the countries’ continued role in regional vaccination drives that have reached over 18 million children despite security and accessibility challenges. Delegates reaffirmed their commitment to coordinated cross-border vaccination campaigns, stronger surveillance, and resource mobilization to sustain progress. WHO and global partners pledged full support, emphasizing that the coming months will be critical for Ethiopia and its neighbors to eliminate polio and secure a polio-free future for the region.
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