Africa's certification as free of wild poliovirus remains one of the continent's most significant public-health achievements. However, variant polioviruses continue to be detected in several countries, underscoring the need for sustained vigilance, strong immunisation systems and rapid outbreak response.

 The Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for Polio Eradication is convening its 36th annual meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa to assess the surveillance, immunisation and response systems required to protect children and preserve Africa's wild polio-free status.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Professor Rose Gana Fomban Leke, the Chair of the ARCC.

Africa's certification as free of wild poliovirus remains one of the continent's most significant public-health achievements. However, variant polioviruses continue to be detected in several countries, underscoring the need for sustained vigilance, strong immunisation systems and rapid outbreak response.
&nbsp;The Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for Polio Eradication is convening its 36th annual meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa to assess the surveillance, immunisation and response systems required to protect children and preserve Africa's wild polio-free status.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Professor Rose Gana Fomban Leke, the Chair of the ARCC.

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