Which of the following diseases is a potential contender for worldwide eradication?

The correct answer is Polio. Key Points

• Polio is a potential contender for worldwide eradication because it is a vaccine-preventable disease and there are effective vaccines available.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) has been leading the global effort to eradicate polio since 1988, and significant progress has been made in reducing the number of cases worldwide.
• Tuberculosis, measles, and malaria are not currently considered potential contenders for worldwide eradication because they are more difficult to control and eliminate due to various factors such as drug resistance, lack of effective vaccines, and complex transmission patterns.
• However, efforts are still being made to reduce the burden of these diseases through various strategies such as improved diagnostics, treatment, and prevention measures.

Additional Information

• Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body.
  • It is a major cause of illness and death worldwide.
• Measles is a highly contagious viral infection.
  • It can cause serious complications such as pneumonia, brain damage, and death, and it is still a major cause of death among young children in many parts of the world.
• Malaria is a parasitic infection that is transmitted by mosquitoes, and it can cause fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms, and in severe cases, it can lead to organ failure and death.
  • It is a major public health problem in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world.