Stripe

Synthesis and Translation of Research and Innovation from Polio Eradication

IIHMR Research Brief: STRIPE lessons learned from implementation of GPEI in India

SD Gupta, Piyusha Majumdar, DK Mangal, Neeraj Sharma

Policy Briefs
Published: 12/21/2020
Country: India

Eradication of polio in the world is a historical and significant achievement in public health after eradication of smallpox. WHO’s Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) focused on effective implementation strategies to enhance access and availability of polio vaccine, production and distribution of vaccine, strong logistics and supply chain, massive communication campaign and health system strengthening.