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World Polio Day

October 24, 2026 Recurs yearly

Healthcare workers vaccinate children on world polio day 2026, as part of the global effort to eradicate polio.

2026 Theme

No official theme announced

Campaign Description

World Polio Day honors efforts to eradicate polio and highlights the importance of vaccination and surveillance.


Key Priorities

  • Door-to-door vaccination campaigns
  • Maintaining strong surveillance systems
  • Sustaining polio eradication efforts


Key Concepts

  • Poliomyelitis
  • Oral polio vaccine
  • Surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis

Resources & Related Content

Rotary International End Polio Now – https://www.endpolio.org

WHO – https://www.who.int/europe/campaigns/world-polio-day

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