End Polio Now

Why End Polio Now?

Why End Polio Now...

• The Human Cost: If we don’t end polio now, experts say the disease could rebound to 10 million cases in the next 40 years.
   
• It’s Achievable: There is no cure for polio, but the polio vaccine successfully prevents cases. Success in polio eradication sets the stage for the next big global health initiative.

• It’s a Good Investment: The world has invested $9 billion dollars toward polio eradication and an independent study published in the medical journal Vaccine estimates the net economic benefits at US$40 to 50 billion over the next 20 years – a savings that can be put toward fighting other diseases.

The infrastructure for polio immunization also strengthens the systems for other health interventions.

Polio anywhere is a risk to children everywhere. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative is committed to fighting the disease until every child is safe.