10/20/2026
5 Days Until World Polio Day!💙💛
Polio cases have been reduced by more than 99.9% worldwide, one of the greatest public health achievements in history.
So why should we still care?
Because as long as polio exists anywhere, it remains a threat everywhere.
Behind the progress are scientists, health workers, laboratories, surveillance teams, and volunteers working every day to detect potential outbreaks and prevent the disease from returning.
As we begin our countdown to World Polio Day, take a minute to learn why vigilance remains one of the most powerful tools in the fight to end polio for good.