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COVID\u201019 and recent floods have increased the challenge.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title><jats:p>This article highlights the situation of polio in Pakistan and also recommends several steps to eradicate the disease as early as possible.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methodology<\/jats:title><jats:p>Selected articles were selected from electronic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus using keywords such as\u00a0Wild Poliovirus, Vaccine Derived Polio Infection, Acute Flaccid Paralysis, Vaccine, and Pakistan.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Result<\/jats:title><jats:p>Polio infection has two types, wild poliovirus and vaccine\u2010derived polio infection. 2019 and 2020 were a challenging time as cases were increased at that time in Pakistan. Acute flaccid paralysis is the most common complication of this disease. The maximum cases of polio are being reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>A special public health importance should be given in this province. Regular vaccination and strict surveillance are important. It is also important to spread awareness among the people. Early identification and timely diagnosis are very important. 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