Polio Update Report
In 1979, when most of the world's children were unvaccinated against polio, Rotary took on the cause of eliminating the crippling disease by universally vaccinating every child. Today, with more than 2.5 billion children worldwide vaccinated and immune from polio, new cases have be reduced to a few per year and contained to two countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan.14-January-2026, World Health Organization
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Officially reported WPV1 and cVDPV cases as of 13 January 2026 Wild poliovirus (WPV) Total global WPV1 cases in 2024: 99 Total global WPV1 cases in 2025: 39 (compared with 93 for the same period in 2024)
The number of wild polio cases for 2025 as of January 13, 2026, is 39. There were 30 in Pakistan and 9 in Afghanistan.
Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) cases
Total global cVDPV cases in 2025: 205 (compared with 266 for the same period in 2024)
New wild poliovirus isolates reported this week: New cVDPV isolates reported this week: India celebrates 15-year polio-free anniversary This week marks 15 years since India s last wild poliovirus case. India s journey from 60% of the world s cases to zero showed the world that polio eradication is possible with strong government leadership, community engagement and the dedicated efforts of health workers. As we honour this milestone, we also look ahead: the world is so close to eradicating polio everywhere, and continued commitment is essential to protect every child, everywhere. More. Summary of new polioviruses this week:
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