Modified injectable vaccine shows promise for complete polio eradication
In the United States, children routinely receive an injectable form of the polio vaccine. This vaccine is very…
Poliovirus linked to overseas transmission detected in Perth wastewater
Poliovirus has been detected in a sample of Perth’s wastewater, health officials have revealed. Authorities said the detection…
Global meningitis deaths remain high despite progress since 1990
In 2023, globally 259,000 people died from meningitis and 2.5 million people were infected with the disease, suggests a study published…
Over 31 cases of polio in Papua New Guinea after outbreak declared in May, WHO says
More than 31 cases of polio have been detected in Papua New Guinea since the disease re-emerged earlier…