Global Polio Eradication Initiative

Protecting Children Without Fear: A New Way to Vaccinate Against Polio in Afghanistan

February 18, 2026

Needle-free jet injectors are transforming polio vaccination in Afghanistan, eliminating fear and building trust among families who previously hesitated—and helping bring one of the world’s last polio-endemic countries closer to eradication. From the 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.

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.