Better Than A Magic Trick: See A Disease That’s Crippled Millions Disappear Before Your Eyes

Here’s something cool: Teamwork … works. I mean, the red on this map didn’t disappear on its own! But the biggest win of all will come when the remaining three countries (Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan) are able to join us.

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Morgan Shoaff

Feb 28, 2014

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Congratulations to all involved in this global health success, decreasing polio cases by 99% around the world. The last three countries will be tough to tackle, but if the recent victory in India is any indication, it can and will be done. And then we can have a worldwide party.

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