Africa on verge of being certified polio free – WHO

Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO), Regional Director for Africa, says African Region is on the verge of being certified...

Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation , Regional Director for Africa, says African Region is on the verge of being certified free of wild poliovirus.This is the first time the assembly, which is WHO’s main governing body, will convene virtually since the pandemic began.The regional director, however, called for continued support to make healthcare a reality for every African.

“Much has been said about the weaknesses of African health systems, and many African communities are very vulnerable because of socio-economic determinants Moeti said that the office had repurposed more than 900 regional and country office staff and deployed 100 international experts to curb the spread of the virus.

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