History of Polio: Interactive Timeline

These fact sheets from the Kaiser Family Foundation provide snapshots of current programs, funding, and engagement of the U.S. government in global health issues. They include efforts related to HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and global polio eradication. Global COVID-19 Tracker (2024) The President’s Malaria Initiative and Other U.S. Government Global Malaria Efforts (2023) The U.S. Government and the World Health Organization (2023) The U.S. Government and Global Tuberculosis Efforts (2024) Breaking Down the U.S. Global Health…

This case describes the development and rollout of the bivalent oral polio vaccine (bOPV), starting in 2007, to support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in eliminating poliovirus. After providing background on the global polio eradication program, the case explores the policy decisions behind the development of bOPV, progression through clinical trials, licensure, and distribution of the vaccine. The case examines the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in accelerating the progression through these…

This video portal from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative provides more than 50 short videos on numerous topics related to polio prevention, ranging from coffee with polio experts to animations on how to respond to a polio outbreak. These videos could be integrated into lesson plans, activities, or assignments. Global Polio Eradication Initiative is a public-private partnership led by national governments with five partners: the World Health Organization, Rotary International, the U.S. Centers for Disease…