The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially declared the end of Indonesia’s poliovirus type-2 outbreak, marking a significant milestone in the country’s public health efforts following years of low vaccination coverage. The announcement came on November 19 after no poliovirus was detected in children or the environment since June 2024.

According to the Ministry of Health, nearly 60 million additional doses of the polio vaccine were administered nationwide as part of the emergency response, WHO reported.

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin credited the achievement to the dedication of healthcare workers, the cooperation of parents, and support from global partners. “We have managed to stop the spread of polio in Indonesia thanks to the dedication of our health workers, commitment o

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