Egypt was declared a polio-free country in 2006. The study aims at through light on this success story. In Egypt, the improvements in vaccine delivery and disease surveillance that have been undertaken have aided also in the control of other vaccine preventable diseases. Systematic review of literature on efforts done to eradicate the disease was done. Recommendations: Formulation of an informed post elimination immunization policy. Key polio eradication activities need to continue in the face of the risk of virus importation from the remaining endemic areas.