Lessons learned from the polio eradication initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia: analysis of implementation barriers and strategies

Lessons learned from the polio eradication initiative in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia: analysis of implementation barriers and strategies

Abstract Background Since its inception in 1988, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) has partnered with 200 countries to vaccinate over 2.5 billion children against poliomyelitis. The polio eradication approach has adapted to emerging challenges and diverse contexts. Knowledge assets gain...

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Main Authors: Wakgari Deressa, Patrick Kayembe, Abigail H. Neel, Eric Mafuta, Assefa Seme, Olakunle Alonge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Democratic Republic of Congo
Ethiopia
Implementation science
Knowledge translation
Global Polio Eradication Initiative
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09879-9

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