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<p>The UK is a long-standing supporter of the polio eradication efforts led by the
Global Polio Eradication Initiative. These efforts have been incredibly successful,
seeing a 99% reduction in cases of polio over the last 30 years.</p><p> </p><p>The
Global Polio Eradication Initiative has recently published its new strategic plan
for the next phase of eradication activities, until 2023. The strategy does not commit
to eradicate Polio by a certain date, as we know that the virus is still circulating
in the most difficult environments where it’s extremely hard to reach every last child,
such as parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. There will be a Polio moment in November
when international donors are expected to announce ongoing commitment to the global
eradication efforts. The UK is currently considering the new strategic plan and will
make announcements on Polio in November 2019.</p>
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