World Polio Day 2025: Closer Than Ever to Eradicating Polio

Each year on October 24, the global community observes World Polio Day to enhance awareness regarding one of the most significant public health achievements in human history—the near eradication of polio. This day serves as a reminder that collective effort, vaccination, and public awareness have the potential to effectuate meaningful change in the world.

At B. P. Poddar Hospital & Medical Research Limited, we too are dedicated to the global and national initiative towards the prevention of any child enduring polio once again.

Knowing Polio

Poliomyelitis, commonly known as Polio, is a highly contagious viral disease that predominantly impacts young children. The disease is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and water, and in severe instances, it can result in irreversible paralysis.
Thanks to years of tireless labor and broad-based vaccination campaigns, India was certified as polio-free in 2014, a historic achievement for world health. However, maintaining this status requires continued vigilance and vigil.

The Significance of Immunization

Polio vaccination in India only occurs through the Government-organized campaigns of the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme. These all-India campaigns ensure every child under the six years of age receives the desired doses of the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) absolutely free of charge.
We highly recommend all the parents to participate zealously in these initiatives of the government and help get their children fully immunized. Every single dose of the vaccine matters, and the role of every parent gets us closer to a safer future.

The Role of B. P. Poddar Hospital Even though the Polio vaccine arrives through the efforts of the Government, our physicians of B. P. Poddar Hospital & Medical Research Limited are dedicated to the cause of creating awareness, educating the family and enhancing the well-being and health of the child.
Through our community and pediatric health divisions, we always promote the importance of preventive healthcare, frequent check-ups, and education on the schedule of immunizations recommended by health institutions.

It's Everybody's Business:

On this World Polio Day, it becomes mandatory to accept the reality that the war on polio does not end until every child, where they are, is protected. By sustained awareness, timely vaccination, and societal support, we can ensure the virus does not re-emerge. Let us, together, guard our children and build a polio-free future. B. P. Poddar Hospital & Medical Research Limited focuses on caring for people of every generation.