PAHO and Peru coordinate to strengthen the response to a polio event or outbreak

Dates: 22-29/06/2023

More than 90 surveillance, laboratory, immunization, and communication professionals, from different health regions of the country, participated in the workshop entitled” Standard Operating Procedures of the WHO in response to a poliovirus event or outbreak, and implementation of the recommendations for strengthening polio surveillance”. The workshop aimed to strengthen the capacities of health workers, concepts, and processes during the response to a polio event or outbreak.

The PAHO/WHO Representative in Peru, Dr. Carlos Garzón Becerra, and authorities from the Ministry of Health, joined the launch event. “We recognize the efforts the country is making to improve its surveillance indicators as well as vaccination coverage, not only for polio, but also to close the gaps in the National Immunization Schedule,” said Garzón in his opening speech.

Further information: https://www.paho.org/en/news/28-6-2023-pan-american-health-organization-paho-and-peru-coordinate-efforts-strengthen 

Author:  Mohammed Osama Mere, WHO EMRO 
Image: WHO EMRO