World Polio Day 2026: Americas mark 35 years free of wild poliovirus as vaccination gaps persist
PAHO urges countries to close immunization gaps and strengthen surveillance to protect the Region from imported poliovirusWashington, D.C., 23 October 2026 (PAHO) – The Americas mark 35 years without a case of polio caused by wild poliovirus this World Polio Day, but vaccination coverage remains below the 95% target recommended by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), leaving the Region vulnerable to the reintroduction of the virus.
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