*Ending Polio ----- What’s Stopping Us from Eradicating This Disease Once and For All?*

*Ending Polio ----- What’s Stopping Us from Eradicating This Disease Once and For All?*

Key Barriers to Eradication

1. *Vaccine Hesitancy*
   - Misinformation and distrust in vaccines can lead to lower immunization rates, hindering efforts to achieve herd immunity.

2. *Access to Healthcare*
   - In many regions, especially in conflict zones or remote areas, access to healthcare and vaccination services is limited, preventing widespread immunization.

3. *Infrastructure Challenges*
   - Weak healthcare infrastructure in certain countries makes it difficult to implement effective vaccination campaigns and reach all children.

4. *Political and Social Factors*
   - Political instability, social unrest, and cultural beliefs can obstruct vaccination efforts and public health initiatives.

5. *Types of Polio Virus*
   - The existence of different strains of the poliovirus, including vaccine-derived strains, complicates eradication efforts and requires ongoing surveillance.