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| https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/dr-boozman-s-check-up?ContentRecord_id=4d21b110-d138-45ee-b9d8-ae0018c88763 | World Polio Day | 2013-10-24 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | AR | John Boozman | B001236 | www.boozman.senate.gov | legacy | While the U.S. eradicated polio more than 30 years ago, globally this fight is not over. In August an outbreak of polio in Somalia inflicted 105 people with the deadly disease, more cases than all other countries combined. The UN became alarmed earlier this month at the looming threat of polio throughout regions of Sudan and vaccinations against the disease in Pakistan are coming under attack and threatening global health efforts to eradicate the disease. We have the vaccine to stop polio in its tracks and a worldwide push is underway to eliminate the disease. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative implemented a five year strategic plan to eradicate polio by 2018. The Shot@Life Campaign, Rotary International, the Gates Foundation, and many others are making a difference on this front. Efforts to fight polio have reduced cases by 99 percent since 1988, but clearly more work needs to be done. That’s why we’re raising awareness about this disease and recognizing today as World Polio Day. I am happy to join my senate colleagues in supporting a resolution that commends the international community for fighting against this disease by vaccinating kids around the world and offers our continued commitment to eradicate this disease once and for all. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |