Spatial model for risk prediction and sub-national prioritization to aid poliovirus eradication in Pakistan.
Laina D MercerRana M SafdarJamal AhmedAbdirahman MahamudM Muzaffar KhanSue GerberAiden O'LearyMike RyanFrank SaletSteve J KroissHil LyonsAlexander Upfill-BrownGuillaume Chabot-CouturePublished in: BMC medicine (2017)
The risk of poliovirus has decreased dramatically in many of the key reservoir areas in Pakistan. The results of this model have been used to prioritize sub-national areas in Pakistan to receive additional immunization activities, additional monitoring, or other special interventions.