← Back to all stories
Health science Justice equality GLOBAL

Global Initiative Brings Vaccinations to 18 Million Children, Including 12 Million Who'd Never Received Any

The Optimist Daily
Global Initiative Brings Vaccinations to 18 Million Children, Including 12 Million Who'd Never Received Any

Photo: Andrey Metelev / Unsplash

The Big Catch-Up program successfully vaccinated 18 million children over two years, with a remarkable focus on reaching zero-dose children who had previously missed out on essential protections against measles, polio, and diphtheria. This effort addresses a critical gap in global health by ensuring that vulnerable populations gain access to life-saving vaccines.

The Big Catch-Up program successfully vaccinated 18 million children over two years, with a remarkable focus on reaching zero-dose children who had previously missed out on essential protections against measles, polio, and diphtheria. This effort addresses a critical gap in global health by ensuring that vulnerable populations gain access to life-saving vaccines.

Read the full story at The Optimist Daily