Target 2000
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The World Health Assembly initiated the Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) in 1988 with the goal of totally eradicating poliomyelitis by the year 2000. In 1995, nearly halfway through the program's timetable, it is evident that the PEI is succeeding, as cases continue to drop rapidly around the world.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1995
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Measles in the cities
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Overcrowding, and a lack of basic services leads to high incidences of measles among city children. Millions of children are still vulnerable to measles and its effects. On World Health Day, Mar 7, 1996 there will be a global effort to immunize children against measles, tetanus and polio.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1996
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Polio eradication is in sight
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The World Health Organization's Expanded Program on Immunization is dedicated to eliminating cases of poliomyelitis by the year 2000. The concern remains over the potential for new outbreaks as seen in Bulgaria, Jordan and the Netherlands in 1991 and 1992.
Publication Name: World Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0043-8502
Year: 1993
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