New Delhi, Oct 24
World Polio Day reminds of India’s remarkable journey in eliminating polio, with national efforts and strong public participation, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday.
World Polio Day is celebrated annually on October 24 to raise awareness about the highly infectious disease.
India has been officially declared polio-free, with the World Health Organization (WHO) certifying it on March 27, 2014.
The country achieved this status after having zero cases of wild poliovirus transmission for three consecutive years, with the last reported case being in January 2011.
“As we observe World Polio Day, it reminds us of India’s remarkable journey in eliminating polio, a milestone achieved through unwavering national efforts and strong public participation,” said Nadda, in a post on social media platform X.