The history of vaccines is a history of saving lives.
Thanks to widespread vaccination efforts, smallpox was declared eradicated in 1980, marking one of the greatest achievements in public health.
More recently, humanity has made significant strides in the fight against polio, TB, yellow fever, and countless other life threatening diseases thanks to vaccination. As a result of coordinated immunization campaigns, polio cases have decreased by over 99% globally.
Despite these successes, challenges remain. Millions of people around the world still lack access to basic vaccines, leaving them vulnerable to diseases like measles, diphtheria, and tetanus. In low-income countries, barriers such as limited healthcare infrastructure and vaccine supply chain issues hinder vaccination efforts.
Immunization programs demonstrate our potential to create a better world when we work together to save lives. By supporting global immunization programs today countries can continue this legacy and make the world a healthier, safer place for all.
Leave a message on why the history of global vaccination inspires you, and encourage world leaders to keep funding this life-saving work. Your support will help ensure that children everywhere have access to vaccines that will protect them from preventable diseases and lay the foundation for a healthier future.
We'll hand your messages directly over to decision makers ahead of a huge fundraising summit taking place this year to sustain global vaccine programs.