A Massive Movement to Prevent Polio in Aceh
https://www.unicef.org/indonesia/stories/massive-movement-prevent-polio-aceh
“Peace be upon you!” The voice of health worker Imran Nazmi breaks the tranquillity of a quiet morning in the Suka Makmur village in the Aceh Tamiang District. He speaks loudly and with a sense of urgency: “Polio is back! It is dangerous, easily transmitted and causes lifelong paralysis. Yet it is easy to prevent through vaccination.” Indonesia…, Staying committed through challenges , Health workers from Puskesmas Kejuruan Muda use a health promotion car to deliver vaccine confidence messages and go door-to-door to answer questions during the polio vaccine campaign in Sukamakmur Village, Aceh Tamiang Regency, on 13 December 2022. Health workers from Puskesmas Kejuruan Muda use a health promotion car to deliver vaccine…, Tackling vaccination fears , Health workers from Puskesmas Kejuruan Muda walk down a muddy road to go door-to-door to answer questions and build vaccine confidence in Sukamakmur Village, Aceh Tamiang Regency, on 13 December 2022. Health workers from Puskesmas Kejuruan Muda walk down a muddy road to go door-to-door to answer questions and build vaccine confidence in Sukamakmur…, The power of community engagement , Emeralda Aisha, UNICEF Social and Behaviour Change Officer, speaks with a Buddhist congregation during an event to promote polio vaccination in Aceh Tamiang District on 13 December 2022. Emeralda Aisha, UNICEF Social and Behaviour Change Officer, speaks with a Buddhist congregation during an event to promote polio vaccination in Aceh Tamiang…