Polio predominantly affects children under five and causes lifelong paralysis. Despite global eradication efforts, challenges such as vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and security threats have hindered progress in the region.
In 2014, the WHO certified India as polio-free after three years without a single case of wild poliovirus. This was a moment of triumph, celebrated globally as a landmark achievement in public health.
The achievements position India as a leader in translating large-scale restoration pledges into on-ground results that benefit both ecosystems and people.
The achievements position India as a leader in translating large-scale restoration pledges into on-ground results that benefit both ecosystems and people.