Today an independent commission declared Africa free of wild poliovirus. This is a momentous achievement for public health made possible by the strong partnerships of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the leadership of @CDCgov & @USAID, & countless volunteers. #EndPolio
This victory shows that #VaccinesWork. Collaboration at all levels, along with sustained investment from the U.S., has brought us within reach of the complete elimination of this debilitating disease. #EndPolio
Today’s announcement comes after 47 African countries reported zero transmission detection. Recent successes in eliminating polio have bolstered other initiatives in global health, including efforts to end malaria and HIV-AIDS. #EndPolio
As the co-founder of the Senate Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases Caucus, I will continue to support efforts to eliminate these debilitating, but preventable diseases. #EndPolio
To learn more about global efforts to #EndPolio, visit @Rotary, @ShotAtLife, @CDCgov, @USAID, EndPolio.org, and shotatlife.org
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