# Polio could resurge if eradication is not completed soon

Global health experts warn that polio may return in force if eradication efforts are not finished quickly. The disease has been driven to near extinction, but incomplete vaccination campaigns and surveillance gaps risk reversing decades of progress. Continued international commitment is essential to prevent a resurgence that could paralyze thousands.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02308-8) — 2026-07-29