The world is so close to wiping out polio. But in 2025, there are signs that the virus is not quite ready to go the way of smallpox the only disease eradicated by humans.
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Could polio be poised for a comeback? - NPR
Cases have been rising in Afghanistan and Pakistan — and global health specialists are worried that this year's U.S. foreign aid cuts could usher in a wider resurgence.
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