Amongst the 34 countries reporting polio cases in 2024, two African countries confirmed today the closure of the wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) outbreak, marking a significant milestone in the fight against polio in the African region.
On May 14, 2024, following thorough assessments in Malawi and Mozambique, an independent Polio Outbreak Response Assessment Team recommended the closure of these WPV1 outbreaks.
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