MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2003 Aug 29;52(34):816-9.
Since the World Health Assembly resolved in 1988 to eradicate poliomyelitis worldwide, the estimated global incidence of polio has decreased by 99%. Implementation of polio eradication activities in Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) began in 1996. Angola and DRC are characterized by large geographic areas, dense urban populations, recent civil conflict, and a history of polio outbreaks. This report summarizes progress made toward polio eradication during January 2002-June 2003 and highlights the remaining challenges in Angola and DRC.
自1988年世界卫生大会决定在全球根除脊髓灰质炎以来，全球脊髓灰质炎估计发病率已下降了99%。安哥拉和刚果民主共和国（DRC）的脊髓灰质炎根除活动于1996年开始。安哥拉和刚果民主共和国的特点是地域面积大、城市人口密集、近期发生过内战且有脊髓灰质炎疫情历史。本报告总结了2002年1月至2003年6月期间在根除脊髓灰质炎方面取得的进展，并突出了安哥拉和刚果民主共和国仍面临的挑战。
