WHO Official Stresses Continued Efforts for Polio Eradication in Nepal
Summary
WHO official Prof. Dr. Srijana Shrestha has called for continued vigilance to keep Nepal polio-free, warning that the virus can still be imported through open borders and human movement. She outlined priorities including full child vaccination, stronger surveillance, and protection of immunization and laboratory systems.
Key Points
- Prof. Dr. Srijana Shrestha said Nepal must maintain continuous efforts to preserve its polio-free status.
- She warned that polio remains a risk as long as the virus exists anywhere in the world and due to open borders and population movement.
- She urged regular immunization, better monitoring of acute flaccidity, and strong outbreak response systems.
- She emphasized protecting surveillance, laboratory, and immunization capacity amid changing global financial support.
