Global Polio Eradication Initiative: Lessons Learned and Legacy

摘要: The world is on the verge of achieving global polio eradication. During >25 years operations, Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has mobilized and trained millions volunteers, social mobilizers, health workers; accessed households untouched by other initiatives; mapped brought interventions to chronically neglected underserved communities; established a standardized, real-time surveillance response capacity. It important document lessons learned from eradication, especially because it one largest ever initiatives. community an obligation ensure that these knowledge generated are shared contribute real, sustained changes in our approach health. We have summarized what we believe 10 leading eradication initiative. opportunity build better future applying GPEI its infrastructure unique functions priorities In so doing, can extend public good gained ending for all time world's most devastating diseases also ensuring investments provide dividends benefits come.