Polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea

Polio was long considered almost eradicated — a triumph of international health campaigns. But a new outbreak in Papua New Guinea is a stark reminder of how fragile such successes are. Vaccine shortages, unstable health systems and a lack of infrastructure are jeopardizing global progress in the fight against the disease.

A young child receives a polio vaccine at Malahang Health Clinic on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in Lae, Morobe province, Papua New Guinea. Credit: AAP Image for Gavi/Brendan Esposito

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