WHO thanks India for support, borrows polio-fighting strategy for COVID-19

sfg-2026
ForumIAS LATEST
  1. 08 June | Sociology Optional Strategy Session with AIR 10 Ujjwal Priyank Click Here to register →
  2. 08 June | Geography Optional Strategy Session with AIR 39 Rohin Kumar Click Here to register →
  3. 09 June | Ethics+ Class #1 + Case Studies Workshop by Mr. Ayush Sinha | Click Here to register →

News: World Health Organization has collaborated with India to implement the National Polio Surveillance Network to contain COVID-19.

Facts:

  • It was established in 1996 by WHO and India.
  • It aimed to assist in planning and implementing polio immunization activities and cover 100% of immunization in India.
  • WHO’s National Polio Surveillance Project in India was renamed National Public Health Surveillance Project after elimination of polio in 2011.
Print Friendly and PDF
Blog
Academy
Community