pushinghoopswithsticks: On 13 January 2012, India completes one year without a single new case of polio. If final data affirms this historic gain – achieved by millions of Indians committed to eradicating the disease – India will be removed from the list of remaining endemic countries. Vigilant surveillance and ongoing mass vaccinations of all under-5 children must continue to sustain this status. A health worker goes ‘door-to-door’ to immunize children against polio in Dadupar Village.India, 2001 ©UNICEF/NYHQ2001 - Sebastao Salqado/Amazonas Images via unicef

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On 13 January 2012, India completes one year without a single new case of polio. If final data affirms this historic gain – achieved by millions of Indians committed to eradicating the disease – India will be removed from the list of remaining endemic countries. Vigilant surveillance and ongoing mass vaccinations of all under-5 children must continue to sustain this status. A health worker goes ‘door-to-door’ to immunize children against polio in Dadupar Village.India, 2001 ©UNICEF/NYHQ2001 - Sebastao Salqado/Amazonas Images via unicef