Since its inception, GPEI has achieved remarkable milestones:
Global Reduction in Polio Cases: Polio cases have decreased by over 99% since 1988, from an estimated 350,000 cases annually to just a handful in recent years. Eradication of Certain Strains: The wild poliovirus type 2 (WPV2) was declared eradicated in 2015, and WPV3 in 2019. Polio-Free Regions: The Americas, Europe, South-East Asia, and the Western Pacific have been certified polio-free.