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Indonesia’s polio outbreak has officially ended, the World Health Organization announced Friday, marking the close of a nearly three-year effort to stop the spread of the highly contagious disease.

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WHO declares Indonesia’s polio outbreak officially ended, with no virus detected in children or environment since ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The World Health Organization has declared Indonesia’s polio outbreak officially over, following nearly three years of intensive response efforts, officials said Friday.

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The World Health Organization has declared Indonesia’s polio outbreak officially over, following nearly three years of intensive response efforts, officials said Friday. Indonesia ...