Share:Nothing signifies the fact that the world has nearly completely defeated polio than the fact that in 2020 Africa was declared polio-free. Only two countries of the world currently face the problem of polio infections, Afghanistan and Pakistan. 2020, for example, saw outbreaks of polio as well as attacks on polio workers. If the rest of the world can eliminate polio, we can too with the right approach. The aggressive campaign is clearly showing results--Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF Omar Abdi has stated that UNICEF sees the possibility of an end to polio in Pakistan.

Source: The Nation October 11, 2021 01:52 UTC