Dec 23, 2024 · Poliomyelitis (polio) is a highly infectious viral disease that largely affects children under 5 years of age. The virus is transmitted by person-to-person spread mainly through the …

Oct 22, 2024 · Overview. In 1988, the World Health Assembly adopted a resolution for the worldwide eradication of polio, marking the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative …

Mar 14, 2018 · The WHO South East Asia Region was declared polio-free in 2014, marking a significant leap forward in global eradication, with 80% of the world’s population now living in …

Poliomyelitis is targeted for eradication. Highly sensitive surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis (AFP), including immediate case investigation, and specimen collection are critical for the …

Mar 14, 2018 · Polio does still exist, although polio cases have decreased by over 99% since 1988, from an estimated more than 350 000 cases to 22 reported cases in 2017. This …

Oct 27, 2023 · The poliovirus can easily be imported into a polio-free country and can spread rapidly amongst unimmunized populations. Failure to eradicate polio would result in global …

Aug 16, 2020 · The Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategy. In May 2012, the World Health Assembly declared the completion of polio eradication a programmatic emergency for global …

Oct 24, 2024 · By Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia Today, on World Polio Day, established by Rotary International, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the …

Polio was once a disease feared worldwide, striking suddenly and paralysing mainly children for life. WHO is a partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the largest private-public …

Oct 24, 2020 · World Polio Day highlights the global efforts to end poliomyelitis (polio) worldwide. Polio is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus, which the World Health Assembly …