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Logo of the WHO on its headquarters in Geneva – Photo Reuters Archive.
LONDON (Reuters) – The spread of polio is still classified as a public health emergency because despite progress in eradication, progress remains mediocre, the World Health Organization said on Friday. (WHO).
"We are on the verge of eradicating polio, but we must use all our international tools to this end," said Helen Rees, head of the WHO International Emergency Committee, to reporters. in a phone call.
"The current situation still requires the application of a public health emergency that calls for international attention."
The latest WHO figures have shown 27 cases of wild poliovirus in 2018, all in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Reiss said the organization was "very concerned" by the fact that this number was slightly higher than last year 's and called on governments to leave no break in the battle for the first time. eradication of the contagious disease.
Prepared by Amal Abu Al-Saud for publication in Arabic – edited by Ahmed Hassan
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