Worldwide poliomyelitis outbreaks: should mass gathering organizers be concerned?

The polio is the longest PHEIC and the continued occurrence of outbreaks of cVDPV would put further risks globally. The binary nature of PHEIC declarations would not support the continued polio PHEIC due to the requirement of tiered or graded strategies to combat such diseases.

Automated summary

Polio is the longest-lasting Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and the ongoing outbreaks of cVDPV pose additional risks globally. The binary nature of PHEIC declarations does not support the continuation of the polio PHEIC due to the need for tiered or graded strategies to combat such diseases.