Three children hold signs and ride in back of truck during immunization parade

Courtesy PAHO/WHO

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POLIO ERADICATION

In 1985 the Pan American Health Organization launched Health as a Bridge for Peace, to end warfare, eradicate polio from the Americas, and rebuild the region’s health care system.

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GUEST COLUMN

Dr. Ciro de Quadros is Director of International Programs at the Sabin Vaccine Institute.

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Based on an exhibition at the National Library
of Medicine

RESOURCES

RESOURCES

Explore further the “Agita” story and topics such as science and society and health and human rights through class resources prepared by and for educators.

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Hear more about global health topics from leaders and advocates featured in the exhibition.

GET INVOLVED

GET INVOLVED
Getting involved starts here. Find out what you can do to tackle the issues you care about.

VISIT

VISIT
The Installation at the National Institutes of Health has closed. See the Traveling Exhibition at a library near you.