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    • The World Health Organization (WHO) aimed to interrupt wild poliovirus (WPV) transmission globally since 1988, declaring eradication a public health emergency in 2012.
    • By 2013, WPV cases decreased by over 99%, with only Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan remaining endemic.
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    • To summarize global progress in polio eradication during 2013-2014.
    • To analyze the increase in WPV cases and international spread observed during the reporting period.
    • To identify key challenges and recommend strategies for achieving final polio eradication.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of reported wild poliovirus (WPV) cases globally for 2013 and part of 2014.
    • Review of WPV transmission patterns, including international spread and outbreaks in previously polio-free countries.
    • Assessment of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) detection in various countries.

    Main Results:

    • Global WPV cases increased by 86% in 2013 (416 cases) compared to 2012 (223 cases), driven by Pakistan and outbreaks in five polio-free countries.
    • As of May 20, 2014, 82 WPV cases were reported, a significant rise from 34 cases in the same period of 2013.
    • Circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) was detected in eight countries in 2013 and two countries in 2014.

    Conclusions:

    • Achieving polio eradication requires addressing health worker safety in conflict zones, preventing international WPV spread, and enhancing global surveillance.
    • Temporary recommendations were issued to curb international WPV exportation through vaccination of travelers from affected countries.
    • Sustained and intensified global efforts are essential to overcome remaining challenges and achieve polio eradication.