On World Polio Day, CDC and Rotary will co-host a media briefing to discuss the historic progress in polio eradication, noting the fewest cases recorded in history. However, recent setbacks pose challenges to achieving a polio-free world.

Two cases of polio have been reported in Nigeria, marking the first recognition of the disease in the country in two years. This resurgence highlights the ongoing challenges in eradicating polio and the need for continued vigilance and vaccination efforts.

Polio cases in Pakistan and Afghanistan decreased from January to September 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, according to the CDC. This progress highlights ongoing efforts to combat wild poliovirus in these regions.

The CDC highlights a new exhibition featuring Sebasti-o Salgado's photographs documenting the global effort to eradicate polio. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the disease and the ongoing challenges in achieving complete eradication.