Polio survivor Kimba Niandou uses his personal story to show the real impact of the disease and encourage parents to vaccinate. His powerful testimony resonates deeply, driving renewed community commitment.
Braving rough terrain on a motorcycle, community volunteer Oumar Boukar travels to remote corners of Tesker to promote vaccination. His unwavering commitment ensures even the most isolated families have access to life-saving vaccines.
In Madina, mother-of-four Hassia leads by example, attending infant consultations and championing immunization. Her dedication inspires other parents to prioritize their children’s health.
Religious leaders in Agadez joined forces to vaccinate children in Quranic schools, reaching thousands who might otherwise be missed. Their collaboration proves the power of faith-based engagement in tackling vaccine hesitancy.
Across six priority health districts, digital mapping identifies refusal hotspots for timely interventions, reducing missed children. By combining data analysis with targeted community outreach, teams are defeating mistrust and misinformation.
In Maradi, community committees track and manage refusals, addressing misconceptions that keep families from vaccinating their children. This hands-on approach boosts trust and acceptance of the polio vaccine.
Riding his motorbike through Mozambique’s Mocuba district, Nunes Calisto João rallies caregivers to vaccinate their children against polio. As a trusted social mobilizer, pastor, and member of local health committees, he engages communities in 40 neighborhoods—overcoming rumors, distance, and reliance on traditional medicine. "I have faith that, with the efforts of organizations and the community, we will continue to protect our children and eradicate polio once and for all," says Nunes Calisto João, a tireless social mobilizer supporting polio response activities in Mocuba district, Zambezia
In Conakry’s Matam commune, private schools once denied polio vaccinators entry due to mistrust and unclear directives. Thanks to a dynamic advocacy campaign and the commitment of local education authorities, children in these schools are now receiving the life-saving polio vaccine—showcasing the power of coordinated engagement.
When parents in a small private school resisted the polio vaccine out of fear, principal Fatoumata Diakité stepped up to bridge the gap between health workers and the community. Radio broadcasts, clear communication, and her personal engagement turned skepticism into acceptance—completely eliminating refusals and inspiring other schools to follow her lead.
In Kindia, Guinea, community fears about vaccination were addressed not through traditional top-down approaches, but through genuine grassroots dialogue. Beneath the village's communal tree, health workers, elders, religious leaders, and mothers openly confronted misinformation, turning a space for discussion into a powerful catalyst for trust. Mariama Diallo's personal journey from vaccine hesitancy to confidence exemplifies the transformative impact of listening, empathy, and local voices in overcoming resistance and protecting children's health.
