
UNICEF Polio
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Striving to reach every child with vaccines in partnership with communities, health workers, national & global leaders and supporters, to #EndPolio for good.
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http://www.unicef.org/immunization/polio 06-07-2010 17:54:28
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« Les besoins sont immenses et nos ressources insuffisantes » - John Agbor L’UNICEF apporte une assistance d’urgence et renforce la résilience des familles à l'est de la RD Congo, mais plus de ressources sont nécessaires pour permettre aux enfants de réaliser leur potentiel.



Thanks to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance , millions of children's lives have been saved from deadly diseases. And as a key partner in the fight to #EndPolio, Gavi’s work in strengthening routine immunization systems is essential to delivering a polio-free world. #VaccinesWork gavi.org/news/media-roo…


This campaign is part of a larger national effort to eradicate polio from Somalia. Ministry of Health- Somalia UNICEF Somalia WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean


Angola responds to the resurgence of polio! Benguela leads a campaign to vaccinate 550K+ children under 5. “Vaccinating a child is an act of love — it opens the door to a healthier future.” – Indrajit Hazarika 🔗afro.who.int/countries/ango… #EndPolio #WHOAngola #VaccinesWork

The #Smurfs are teaming up with the United Nations and UNICEF to speak up and speak out for a better world #ForEveryChild. No matter who they are or where they come from. You can join too - #ActNow by listening to children and supporting their rights. un.org/en/actnow/smur…


On the sidelines of the recent Technical Advisory Group for Polio Eradication hosted in Pakistan, Dr Jamal Ahmed Jamal Ahmed Guudle praised the efforts of the Government of Pakistan, donors, and partners. “This is a smart investment, & we know we can do it”. World Health Organization (WHO) WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean Pak Fights Polio


Behind every child reached with the polio vaccine is a health worker — and 60% of them are women. This #CanadaDay, we thank Development Canada 🇨🇦 for its unwavering support to polio eradication and championing gender equity in global health. #EndPolio




Join the conversation as experts from WHO African Region, UNICEF, JSI | Better health & education outcomes. For all., and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance discuss strategies to strengthen immunization in the region - at a side event on DTP Booster, Hexavalent & HPV Vaccination. 📅 4 July 2025 📍 Lilongwe, Malawi 🕣 8:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m Join online:



Inspiring reflection from Chikwe Ihekweazu, outgoing acting RD WHO African Region, on the local heroes driving polio eradication, and the urgent need for renewed solidarity to finish the job. Opportunities, challenges & the power of African surveillance labs ⬇️scidev.net/global/opinion… #EndPolio



Moins de piqûres, plus de protection 👶🏾 Le Sénégal 🇸🇳 lance le vaccin #Hexavalent dans son Programme élargi de vaccination. Ce vaccin combiné protège les bébés contre 6 maladies graves : diphtérie, tétanos, coqueluche, hépatite B, Hib et poliomyélite. #LesVaccinsSontEfficaces

