Communication for Polio Eradication: An Analytic Synopsis of Five sub-Saharan Country Case Studies

In October and November 1999, a series of case studies were carried out in five sub-Saharan countries. Objectives were mainly a) to document communication for polio eradication b) to exchange effective and innovative experiences and c) to provide recommendations for the improvement of communication strategies to reach the polio eradication goal. The initiative was a collaborative effort undertaken by the Ministries of Health of visited countries, WHO, USAID and UNICEF. Visited countries were Mozambique, Mali, Zambia, Nigeria and DR Congo.