Britain is fully committed to the global eradication of Polio. The Secretary of State for International Development makes the most of every opportunity to raise awareness of polio eradication efforts and, wherever appropriate, discusses it with her international counterparts.
In 2013, we committed £300 million over six years to polio eradication, which will help vaccinate up to 360 million children. We actively participate in the global Polio Oversight Board, helping to ensure a strong focus on results.
With India declared polio-free in 2014, a world without polio is now frustratingly close, and it is crucial to maintain international momentum. In October 2015, there had, for the first time, been no polio cases in Africa for over a year. That is incredible progress, and we will finish off that job.
By Patrick McLoughlin on January 21, 2016