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Global Polio Eradication Initiative

Closing the Gap: The Afghan Women Gaining Ground Against Vaccine Refusals and Zero Dose Children

June 13, 2024

Across Afghanistan, community advocacy to increase vaccine uptake for polio and other deadly diseases has some unsung champions: the local women. From the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and UNICEF.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Afghanistan, Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Polio, UNICEF

Frontline Workers Lead the Charge in Polio’s Final Stand

June 7, 2024

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative has made remarkable progress in eliminating polio, with frontline workers playing a crucial role.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Afghanistan, Global Polio Eradication Initiative, Pakistan, Polio

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