World Polio Day is observed annually on 24 October to raise awareness about the global efforts to eradicate polio
Polio is a highly infectious viral disease caused by the poliovirus
Spreads from person to person and can infect a person’s spinal cord
It can lead to paralysis, primarily in the legs, and in severe cases, can result in permanent disability
Fight against polio took major step forward with creation of Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in 1988
Global vaccination efforts have made significant strides in reducing its prevalence
Polio vaccine is one of the most important vaccines to be administered to all children