Polio Is Closer To Being Eliminated Completely Than Ever Before

The World Health Organization reports that two of the three polio strains have been eradicated globally, with type 3 last seen in Nigeria in 2012 and type 2 eradicated in 2015. Only type 1 remains active, primarily in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Despite progress, challenges such as vaccine misinformation and insecurity hinder complete eradication. Specimens of eradicated strains are securely contained.

How many strains of polio have been eradicated globally according to the WHO?

• None

• Three

• Two

• One

Which polio strain was last recorded in Nigeria in 2012?

• Type 4

• Type 3

• Type 2

• Type 1

What is the only remaining active wild strain of polio?

• Type 4

• Type 3

• Type 2

• Type 1

In which two countries is polio still present?

• India and Pakistan

• Afghanistan and Pakistan

• Nigeria and Afghanistan

• India and Nigeria

What are some challenges faced in eradicating polio in Afghanistan and Pakistan?

• Poor healthcare infrastructure

• Natural disasters

• Vaccine misinformation and armed conflicts

• Lack of funding