It's important to clarify that India has been declared polio-free since 2011, meaning no wild poliovirus cases have been reported there for over a decade. However, polio eradication efforts globally are still ongoing, as the virus remains endemic in two countries: Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Here are some reasons why polio persists in these areas:
Geographic challenges: Both Pakistan and Afghanistan have mountainous terrain and porous borders, making it difficult to track and vaccinate every child.
Conflict and instability: Ongoing conflict in these regions disrupts immunization campaigns and hinders access to healthcare services.
Vaccine hesitancy: Misinformation and mistrust of vaccines can lead to parents refusing to get their children vaccinated.
Limited resources: Polio eradication is a costly endeavor, and some countries lack the necessary funding and infrastructure to reach all children.
Despite these challenges, significant progress has been made in the fight against polio. Since 1988, the number of polio cases worldwide has decreased by over 99%. With continued efforts, we can achieve the goal of a polio-free world.
Here are some ongoing efforts to address these challenges:
Strengthening routine immunization: This is the most important way to prevent polio. By ensuring that all children receive the recommended doses of the polio vaccine, we can build up herd immunity and protect even those who are not vaccinated.
Improving surveillance: This involves actively searching for cases of polio and monitoring the virus's spread. This helps to identify outbreaks early and take steps to contain them.
Addressing vaccine hesitancy: Community engagement and education are essential to build trust in vaccines and address concerns.
Investing in research and development: Scientists are working on new and improved polio vaccines that will be more effective and easier to administer.
With continued commitment and innovation, we can one day see a world free from the devastating effects of polio.
Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:
World Health Organization: Polio eradication
Global Polio Eradication Initiative
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Polio
I hope this information is helpful! Let me know if you have any other questions.
People don't have access to a vaccine, or refuse it.
Polio is transferred from what human to another by fecal-oral ingestion.
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Polio hasn't been completely eradicated. It is no longer in North America. However, parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Nigeria are believed to still show signs of Polio. This disease can be eradicated though. To eradicate a disease, you must first stop the transmission of the virus. This means that immunizations must be given. This should mainly start with children before they are susceptible to the virus. Eventually the virus will die because it will not be allowed to transmit to another person.
the polio vaccine was first developed
Dr. Jonas Salk, discoverer of the Salk polio vaccine, was born in 1914 and died in 1995.
There are still countries where polio is endemic. examples are Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Niger and Afghanistan
Polio is most common in India and Africa.
India to be polio free.
The pulse polio dates in India are dates 1.29.2014 - 1.31.2014.
No. It is a set of neurologic symptoms which exist long after polio, itself, is experienced by the sufferer.
April 1 is the next pulse polio day.
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polio does not directly effect Indian economy.but personal economy will be effected. person with polio can still do all the indoor jobs,still standing on their own. but if the no of polio patients increases then it may start effecting little as india is a major country for human resource.
No. It is a set of neurologic symptoms which exist long after polio, itself, is experienced by the sufferer.
Jan 23 Sunday pulse polio in India
Intensified Pulse Polio Program started in India in 1994 officially, but it was spread through out the country in 1995 with the main aim of eradicating polio by 2000 AD. According to it there is no need of giving oral polio vaccine to the children after 2000 AD. But this was not successful and so was extended up to 2005 with a vision of declaring India a polio free state by 2005. But this also failed. According to National Plan of Action 2005 developed by Department of women and child development 2007 the objective under child survival is to certify by 2007 the eradication of polio, which is not possible under present conditions with almost 1000 cases of polio being reported from different states of India.
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