World Polio Day is observed annually on October 24 worldwide. The day is dedicated to creating awareness about the disease and supporting all initiatives to prevent it. The day highlights the global efforts to end poliomyelitis (polio) across the globe.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the life-threatening disease is caused by the poliovirus. It is categorised into three categories: Wild Poliovirus Type 1 (WPV1), Wild Poliovirus Type 2 (WPV2) and Wild Poliovirus Type 3 (WPV3).Continued vaccination, surveillance, and global cooperation are crucial to ensuring a polio-free future for everyone.
World Polio Day 2024: HistoryWorld Polio Day was established in 1985 by Rotary International to honour the efforts of Jonas Salk, the lead medical researcher on the team that developed the first polio vaccine. The global drive to eradicate polio gained momentum in 1988 when Rotary International and the World Health Organization formed the Global Polio Eradication Initiative…
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