While efforts to eradicate poliomyelitis have been ongoing for decades, significant progress has been made in reducing polio cases by 99% over the last 30 years.
However, the last steps in eradicating the disease are proving to be the most challenging, as recent data indicates a resurgence of polio in 2024.
According to the latest Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) report, five countries reported new polio cases this week.
As of July 24, 2024, Pakistan reported a wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case. This is the ninth WPV1 case reported in Pakistan this year.
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