This man in Angola believed his polio was caused by an evil spirit, not a virus against which he could have been immunized. Broad dissemination of accurate information is essential to combating such obstacles to polio eradication.

Making Programs Work

One of the most challenging aspects of polio eradication has been to build and strengthen program management and its components of supervision, training, and human and financial resource management.

Information, Communication
Good program management requires strong information and communication activities to motivate the public to accept polio immunization and staff to carry it out effectively.