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Poliomyelitis in Ethiopia

18 March 2014

The first new case of wild poliovirus in 2014, was confirmed in Warder woreda, Dollo zone (Somali region) with a date of onset of 5 January 2014. There were 9 confirmed cases of WPV1 in Ethiopia in 2013.

Advice for Travellers

It is recommended that travellers have a poliomyelitis booster (or course) if not already protected and take precautions with food, water and personal hygiene.