• Afghanistan: There have been three WPV1 cases this year and there were 21 in 2025. The most recent case was on February 17, 2026.
• Democratic Republic of the Congo: No cVDPV1 cases and three cVDPV2 cases
• Ethiopia: Four cVDPV1 cases, no cVDPV2 cases, and no cVDPV2-positive environmental samples
• Nigeria: Six cVDPV2 cases, no cVDPV2-positive environmental samples, and no cVDPV3 cases
• Pakistan: No WPV1 cases and nine WPV1-positive environmental samples. There have been three WPV1 cases this year and there were 31 in 2025. The most recent case was on February 10, 2026
• Sudan: One cVDPV2 case, no cVDPV2-positive environmental samples, and no cVDPV3 cases

Other polio news:

The World Health Assembly will meet next week with a focus on progress made and on what remains to be done. Delegates will discuss how we can leverage polio investments to support stronger, more resilient and equitable health systems. The Secretariat has prepared a comprehensive report on the effort, download it here.

You can get the latest statistical updates at: https://polioeradication.org/about-polio/polio-this-week.

Contact your District’s Rotary Foundation Chairperson, PolioPlus Chairperson, or Zone End Polio Now Coordinator for additional information or for a presentation to your clubs or district.