The GPEI has made remarkable progress since its inception:
Case Reduction: Polio cases have decreased by over 99%, from 350,000 cases in 1988 to fewer than 200 cases in recent years. Region Certification: The WHO regions of the Americas, Europe, South-East Asia, and the Western Pacific have been certified polio-free. Global Immunization: Millions of children have received polio vaccines, significantly boosting global immunity.
