World Vision International

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Meeting: 

78th WHA Individual Statements

Agenda Item: 
- Item 17.5 Poliomyelitis
Statement: 

World Vision urges greater attention to cross-border and inaccessible areas in Africa to achieve global polio eradication. Strengthening the role of communities and civil society organizations—including community volunteers—is vital to improving surveillance, enhancing campaign quality, and promoting education on polio prevention, hygiene, and sanitation. In 2024, World Vision, in partnership with international and local organizations, supported the vaccination of 5 million children in 11 countries and trained over 30,000 people to strengthen vaccine delivery and communication. Our efforts focused on last-mile delivery in remote, mobile, and conflict-affected areas, integrating immunization with broader health services and increasing cross-border collaboration. World Vision calls on Member States to prioritize inclusive, community-based strategies to reach every child and end polio for good.