Publication: Polio Eradication Efforts in Nepal
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Date
2007
Authors
Article Type
Review Article
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN 1990-7974 eISSN 1990-7982
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 57 - 59
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Nepal has made tremendous effort for polio eradication. The efforts are based on the global polio eradication strategies. Despite all the efforts as per the global strategies, wild poliovirus is still present in the country. The importance of water, hygiene and sanitation is stressed as an additional strategy in still persisting areas.
Description
BK Suvedi
Suvedi. P. O. Box 2323, GPO Kathmandu, Nepal.
Keywords
Poliomyelitis, Eradication, Nepal, Immunization, Surveillance
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v27i2.1409