A nationwide immunization campaign backed by UNICEF and partners kicked off in February in Pakistan, one of the last two countries where wild poliovirus remains endemic. Efforts are focused on reaching every unvaccinated child under 5.
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.
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative has made remarkable progress in eliminating polio, with frontline workers playing a crucial role.