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Fighting Deadly Cholera Outbreaks with Stockpiled Vaccine

Most of us will never have to imagine being struck with cholera, or having our children suffer with this deadly disease. But in many areas of the world, cholera is a yearly occurrence.

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Why Immunisation is an Act of Immeasurable Love

I know that it was through a mother’s act of love that my path crossed that of Madeleine. GAVI’s mission is to multiple that act of love millions of times over.

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Shot@Life in Honduras: A Vaccination Success Story

This week, Shot@Life, a movement to protect children worldwide by providing life-saving vaccines where they are most needed, was in Honduras with a delegation of U.S. policymakers.

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The Right to Health: Immunizations in Nicaragua

National Immunization Campaigns in Nicaragua are dedicated on a certain day, usually a Sunday, because Sundays are a true celebration of family and community in Nicaragua. During that day it is gratifying to see the number of parents who bring their babies to thousands of vaccination posts with the support of organized groups.

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Eliminating Polio Is Within Our Reach

As we begin another year in the battle against polio, I am optimistic that eliminating this disease from the face of the planet is within our reach. Over the last 30 years, global health efforts have pushed polio to the brink, reducing its prevalence by 99 percent. Thanks to these efforts, the disease remains endemic in only a handful of countries, yet steep challenges remain as we work toward eradication.

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