Polio Elimination Efforts In India

Step 1

• Investigate Polio*

*Use the following links to get you started. Continue to do your own online research to learn more about Polio.

• • • Read  Breaking News!!! World Cup Visitors
    • Investigate  Polio
    • Listen  to NPR Polio Hits Equatorial Guinea
    • Watch  TED Talk- Bruce Aylward

Step 2

• Read the case study Polio Elimination in Uttar Pradesh
  • • Study what is being done to stop polio.
    • Answer the Guiding Questions

1. How did the different members of the GPEI work together to implement polio elimination programs?

2. How do successful programs interrupt the transmission of poliovirus?

3. What was Banerjee and Andrus’ strategy for scaling up polio elimination efforts in India?

4. How would you improve the strategy to eliminate polio in India?

Step 3

• Design an Infographic
  • Present an attractive and digitally designed infographic using color, graphics, and text that addresses all required elements for three different initiatives to address current major global health issues. The infographic should be creative and engaging so as to encourage the reader to investigate more. The sources should be appropriately cited at the bottom of the infographic.
  • Need Help creating an infographic?
    • Watch the LinkedIn Learning course:   Learning Data Visualization with Bill Shander.
    • Design your infographic at   Piktochart.com.