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Questions for the IEAG

Questions for the IEAG. 13 July 2011 Ms. Anuradha Gupta, Joint Secretary Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Questions for the IEAG. What is the significance of the current polio epidemiology – is this progress real?

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Questions for the IEAG

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  1. Questions for the IEAG 13 July 2011 Ms. Anuradha Gupta, Joint Secretary Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India

  2. Questions for the IEAG • What is the significance of the current polio epidemiology – is this progress real? • What are the implications of the ensuing high transmission season for the current polio situation? • What are the risks for continued polio transmission in India?

  3. Questions for the IEAG • How should these risks be effectively addressed to ensure that the gains made so far are further consolidated to achieve polio eradication? • How should the current communication gains be maintained and what are the specific communication challenges at this stage of polio eradication? • What should be the number, timing, scope and vaccine type for SIAs during the remaining months of 2011 and early 2012? • How should the program begin to prepare for the next phase of polio eradication?

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