World Polio Day 2026: Americas mark 35 years free of wild poliovirus as vaccination gaps persist – PAHO/WHO

PAHO urges countries to close immunization gaps and strengthen surveillance to protect the Region from imported poliovirus Washington, D.C., 23 October 2026 (PA...

PAHO urges countries to close immunization gaps and strengthen surveillance to protect the Region from imported poliovirus Washington, 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 […]