Page 33 - DTP3 immunization coverage increased by 43 percent in 2001 and 72 per cent in December 2004; - Measles-related morbidity reduced by 90 per cent and mortality by 98 per cent; - The goal to eradicate polio is getting closer. Indeed, Cameroon had recorded no wild polio cases since 1999 and achieved the eradication pre-certification standard in 2002, following three consecutive years with no cases notified. However, this process was abruptly interrupted in 2003 with two cases of wild polio virus that came in from a neighbouring country. This resurgence continued into 2004, with 13 new cases. However, efforts continue to be made to achieve total eradication. New hepatitis B and yellow fever antigens were introduced into the EPI. In terms of nutrition, a national programme has been adopted and will be implemented to improve the nutritional status of children. Children aged six to 59 months regularly receive vitamin A supplements. Cameroon has made remarkable progress toward elimination of iodine deficiency disorders by adopting universal salt iodization. This has helped to eliminate public health problems, and thereby preserving our children from such disorders. Over 90 per cent of households use iodized salt and the prevalence of goitre has reduced greatly. . A slight improvement was recorded in under-five mortality. From 150.7 per cent, it dropped to 142 per cent (UNICEF Report on the State of the World‟s Children in 2008). During the same period, the mortality rate of children under one dropped from 77 per cent to 74 per cent. B. Children with Disabilities 1. Social Assistance There are no reliable statistics on the exact number of disabled children in Cameroon. However, the general population census of 2005 took account of the category of disabled persons, and its results will provide data on their current situation. Public awareness campaigns on the problem of disabled persons have been conducted at community level. The situation of children with disabilities has witnessed the following developments since 2001: - Act 83/013 of 21 July 1983 on protection of disabled persons is under review and near completion;