Country: World Source: Global Polio Eradication Initiative Please refer to the attached file. The first half of 2026 has seen encouraging progress towards a polio-free Africa. Despite concerning detections of circulating polio type 1 and 3, countries are demonstrating strong commitment to stopping transmission and protecting every child. Beyond polio, the programme’s surveillance, laboratory, workforce and emergency response capacities continue to strengthen broader public health efforts across the Region. These achievements highlight why sustaining and integrating these assets matters for the future of public health. Read the full update below to explore the progress, success stories and priorities shaping the road ahead.



