Twenty-ninth meeting of the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Committee for Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication (RCC) concluded today (Tuesday) at the Grand Hurmuz Hotel.

The three-day meeting reviewed the annual updates presented by the polio-free countries to determine the remained gaps in the poliovirus detection and interruption plans and recommend the necessary corrections. In addition, the meeting identified the recent situation at countries affected by poliovirus and the advancement made in the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication regionally as well as forming the recommendations for countries and regions.