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Global Citizen Australia Honours World Polio Day With Epic Virtual Event – Global Citizen
The event saw politicians, health workers, activists and polio survivors unite.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
Polio, a highly contagious virus that can leave children paralysed, is 99.9% eradicated around the world. One last push could see polio become the second-ever human disease to be eradicated, behind smallpox. You can call on Australia to step up and continue funding the Global Polio Eradication Initiative by taking action here.
When it comes to polio eradication, there is a lot to be thankful for.
This year, Africa was finally certified wild polio-free, and Australia…
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