VOICED: The heroes of India's quest to wipe out polio

The video discusses Ahmed's experience with polio and the lack of vaccines in his early life. It highlights the introduction of vaccination efforts in Gaziabad and across India, which have been successful in reducing polio cases. The campaign, supported by international agencies like UNICEF, has led to India having no new polio cases for a year. Despite this success, there are ongoing challenges to maintain a polio-free status, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations, safe water, and sanitation.

What was a major challenge faced by Ahmed's community in the past regarding polio?

• Resistance to vaccination

• Absence of vaccines and medical support

• Overcrowding in hospitals

• Lack of awareness about the disease

What is the significance of the vaccination days mentioned in the transcript?

• They aim to vaccinate children under ten years old.

• They are a new initiative started last year.

• They are organized by local communities without government support.

• They are part of a decade-long effort to immunize children under five.

Which organization is mentioned as supporting India's polio vaccination campaign?

• World Health Organization

• UNICEF

• Red Cross

• Doctors Without Borders

What does Dr. Matthew Varghese emphasize as crucial for preventing the return of polio?

• Increased hospital facilities

• Public awareness campaigns

• More funding for research

• Continued vaccinations, safe water, and sanitation

What milestone could India achieve if no new polio cases are reported in the next two years?

• Hosting a global health summit

• Being declared polio-free by the World Health Organization

• Becoming the first country to eradicate polio

• Receiving international funding for health initiatives