(i) A viral disease which generally affects children and causes paralysis of limbs. It is about to be creadicated from the world. Name this disease.
(ii) Name the programme which was launched globally in 1995-1996 with an aim to eradicate a viral disease from the world.
(iii) What is the target age group of patients at present in this programme ?

Explanation

(i) Poliomyelitis
(ii) Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme
(iii) The target age group at present is extended to all children under 5 year of age.