Recent reports from Pakistan have highlighted a concerning uptick in polio cases, with more than a million children missing their vaccination doses last month. This surge in cases has underscored the challenges faced by health officials in eradicating this highly infectious viral disease.
Polio primarily affects children under the age of 5, targeting the nervous system and potentially leading to paralysis, respiratory issues, and even death. The disease spreads through contaminated water or food and currently has no cure. However, it can be prevented through vaccination, which has been instrumental in reducing polio cases globally by over 99% since the 1980s.
