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  1. We are now at a critical period in the epidemic: move from managing cases & patients to managing the residual risk of new infections

  2. virus disappears quickly from survivors, but can remain in the semen of a small number of male survivors for as long as 1 yr

  3. To date, 10 such flare-ups hv been identified in W Africa & are likely due to the virus persisting in survivors even after recovery

  4. The three countries - Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone - remain at high risk of additional small outbreaks, also known as flare-ups

  5. Today marks 42 days - two times 21-day incubation period - since the last confirmed patient in tested negative

  6. All known chains of transmission in West Africa hv been stopped, but flare-ups expected. The job is not over

  7. As long as exists anywhere, it’s a threat to children everywhere

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  8. There is no cure for , but vaccines can protect a child for life

  9. Thanks to the global efforts to eradicate , cases have decreased by over 99% since 1988

  10. is almost completely eradicated but almost isn't good enough with this terrifying disease

  11. Today, lessons learned in India & Nigeria are being used to drive progress in the last two -endemic countries: Pakistan & Afghanistan

  12. ’s success in eliminating & maintaining its polio-free status for 5 years is remarkable

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    130,000 vials of have been sent from to today on behalf of !!!

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  14. We need to continue our efforts until is eradicated globally

  15. 5 years without any case of wild in the region is a great achievement, but efforts must continue

  16. Great news! The region completes today 5 years without any case of wild

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  17. WHO has also delivered 3.9 tonnes of medical supplies to and in

  18. WHO has delivered 7.8 tonnes of medical suppl., eg. antibiotics, IV fluids, emergency trauma kits to ,

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  19. Comprehensive smoke-free policies can ↓ mortality & morbidity from exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke within few months of implementation

  20. Comprehensive smoke-free policies protect people by reducing exposure to second-hand smoke in workplaces & public places

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