New poliovirus cases and positive environmental isolates this week (December 17th was the last previous GPEI update. The most recent update included only Somalia.)
- Somalia: One cVDPV2 case and one cVDPV2-positive environmental sample. The number of cVDPV2 cases this year is 2. There were 7 in 2025.
Other Polio news:
On December 8, 2025, total pledges of $1.9 billion to vaccinate 370 million children annually and strengthen health systems was announced. Key donors included the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Rotary International, and Bloomberg Philanthropies, with contributions from several nations.
Polio workers were among the first responders when a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck in September 2025, They rushed to help rescue the injured, provide first aid, support emergency medical teams, dig survivors from the rubble, establish temporary clinics, and coordinating the delivery of medical supplies and trauma care. They worked around the clock to support rescue operations and deliver critical relief.
You can get the latest statistical updates at: https://polioeradication.org/about-polio/polio-this-week.
Contact your District’s Rotary Foundation Chairperson, PolioPlus Chairperson, or Zone End Polio Now Coordinator for additional information or for a presentation to your clubs or district.