What is India's status regarding polio cases?

India has completed 15 years without any reported cases of wild poliovirus, signifying its polio-free status.

How did India achieve its polio-free status?

India's polio eradication was achieved through a massive immunisation campaign, administering 100 crore doses to children, supported by strong health systems and community participation.

What is India's role in global polio eradication now?

India contributes to global polio eradication by producing a key vaccine for variant outbreaks and sharing its successful operational strategies.

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India Marks 15 Years Polio-Free: A Global Health Triumph

13 Jan

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Summary

India achieved 15 years without a wild poliovirus case.
Over 100 crore polio vaccine doses were administered to children.
India now produces a key vaccine for global variant polio outbreaks.

India Marks 15 Years Polio-Free: A Global Health Triumph

India has marked 15 years since its last wild poliovirus case, a historic achievement in public health. This transition from a polio hotspot to a leader in immunisation is a testament to strong political will and extensive community-level efforts.

The campaign involved administering approximately 100 crore polio vaccine doses to 17.2 crore children, overcoming significant challenges like population size and remote community access. Technology-driven platforms like U-WIN and Safevac have bolstered planning and service delivery.

While India celebrates this milestone, experts caution against complacency due to emerging variant poliovirus outbreaks globally. India plays a vital role in global eradication, manufacturing a key vaccine for variant strains and sharing its successful strategies with other nations.