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Global polio eradication initiative

A child receives the oral polio vaccine, Pakistan
Programme
17 October 2019
Eradicating polio
We are closer than ever to ending polio, but outbreaks and challenges persist
Matilda Mlumpwa, health surveillance assistant (HSA) administers a dose of Oral Polio Vaccine to 3-year old Maria Mphetso
Article
29 March 2023
Polio is having a profound impact on Malawi’s children
The story of one girl who was paralyzed by the disease
1-year-old Ariba Shehzadi receives the Measles-Rubella vaccine.
Article
29 March 2023
Building trust to reach zero-dose children in India
One of the world’s largest immunization initiatives is protecting children left behind during the pandemic
A child receives the oral polio vaccine, Pakistan
Press release
18 October 2022
Global leaders commit $US2.6 billion at World Health Summit to end polio
More than 3,000 scientists and health experts from 115 countries urge the world to fully fund eradication strategy following resurgence of disease
Vaccination in Sudan: a child gets a polio vaccine
Press release
26 April 2022
Global polio eradication initiative calls for renewed commitments to achieve promise of a polio-free world
US$4.8 billion budget needed to implement new strategy and eradicate the infectious disease Germany announces it will co-host polio pledging moment in 2022
Five-year-old Rokiatou learns mathematics with her teacher Josiane Ake in the West of Côte d’Ivoire.
Blog post
24 March 2022
Why I champion gender equity
Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta reflects on the importance of empowering girls
A health worker gives polio vaccine to an infant held by her mother
Press release
20 March 2022
Polio immunisation campaign begins in four countries after case confirmed in Malawi – UNICEF
Vaccines Colombia
Press release
06 November 2020
UNICEF and WHO call for emergency action to avert major measles and polio epidemics
As COVID-19 disrupts immunizations, urgent action needed to protect most vulnerable children from deadly and debilitating diseases
On 10 September 2020 in Ghana, a polio vaccination team shares a lighter moment with the photographer on their way back from a door-to-door polio vaccination campaign in Kumasi city, Ashanti region.
Photo essay
22 October 2020
Staying strong in the fight against polio
COVID-19 will not deter our efforts to provide life-saving vaccines
Statement
19 January 2018
Statement by Jean Gough, UNICEF South Asia Regional Director denouncing attack on polio vaccination campaign in Pakistan