Five Unseen Foes Five Worst Diseases Humans Battled and Overcame

The Desert Phantom: Polio

Time to delve into one of the elusive foes of the last century, the Poliovirus, which leads to poliomyelitis, or polio. Once a prominent childhood scourge, polio could cause paralysis or even death.

The global eradication campaign that began in the late 20th century has been so successful that the virus now exists only in a few corners of the world. The war on polio stands as a testament to human resilience and fortitude.