We are so close to eradicating polio – the UK cannot afford to let progress slip
- Posted on April 1, 2026
- By The Independent
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We are so close to eradicating polio – the UK cannot afford to let progress slip
The UK’s decision to withdraw funding from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative sends precisely the wrong signal to the world about the value we place on this crucial effort for the health of others and health security for all, writes Timothy Hallett
