Polio Cases Have Decreased by Over 99% Since 1988,from an Estimated

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Polio cases have decreased by over 99% since 1988,from an estimated 350,000 cases then to 1349 reported cases in 2010.The reduction is the result of the global effort to eradicate the disease.In most countries,the global effort has expanded capacities to tackle other infectious diseases by building effective surveillance and immunization systems.Success hinges on financing the next steps of the global eradication initiative.The World Health Organization has played a significant role in meeting such health challenges.How does the WHO accomplish its targets?