After 27 years, polio has returned to Malaysia with a case having been reported in the state of Sabah. We take a look at the factors that may have contributed to this resurgence and what needs to be done to get back to a polio-free status.

<p>After 27 years, polio has returned to Malaysia with a <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/12/08/polio-case-reported-in-malaysia--first-in-27-years">case having been reported in the state of Sabah</a>. We take a look at the factors that may have contributed to this resurgence and what needs to be done to get back to a polio-free status.</p>

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