World Polio Day is celebrated every year on 24 October.
Important Days
World Polio Day is celebrated every year on 24 October. Polio is a highly infectious disease caused by the polio virus. Although it is very rare, the virus can attack the parts of the brain that help you breathe, which can lead to death. There is no cure for polio, but it can be prevented by vaccination. World Polio Day highlights global efforts to end poliomyelitis (polio) worldwide. Polio is a deadly disease caused by poliovirus, which the World Health Assembly committed to eliminating in 1988. The WHO European Region was declared polio-free in 2002 and has maintained this status every year since. To ensure a polio-free future for all, we must maintain high vaccination coverage, detect any presence of the virus, implement high-quality surveillance, and be prepared to respond in the event of an outbreak.
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