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Inside Look: Polio Fight to the Finish
A conversation with Rotary International, UNICEF partner and leader in global polio eradication efforts.
Afghanistan's Female Vaccinators Protect Hard-to-Reach Kids From Polio
Female vaccination teams in Afghanistan go where men cannot to protect every child against polio. [VIDEO]
UNICEF and Rotary Double Down in the Fight Against Polio
Despite recent setbacks, UNICEF and partners are determined to finish the job of eradicating polio.
Strengthening Health Systems to Ensure Every Child Is Vaccinated
Conflict, climate change & COVID-19 threaten decades of progress in childhood immunization. UNICEF is working to protect every child.
Americans Who Never Forget: Life Without Vaccines
Three lives touched by vaccine-preventable disease, one message: Don't take immunization for granted.
Vaccinating the World Against a Virus: What It Will Take
We have been here before: Lessons learned in the fight against polio are informing the global COVID-19 response.
How Polio Paved the Way for a Powerful COVID-19 Response in Nigeria
How UNICEF and partners in the successful fight to end polio were able to quickly pivot toward a new public health threat.
Women Vaccinators Protect Pakistan's Children From Polio
On January 11, Pakistan launched its first vaccination campaign of 2021, with an ambitious goal: vaccinate 40 million children under the age of 5 against polio in just five days.
At the End of a Tough Year, Some Reasons to Celebrate
While COVID-19 and related crises commanded the world's attention, some progress was achieved for children and families on several important fronts. Here's a look at some positive developments in 2020.