RAMESH FERRIS

For me everyday is a polio day, But today is #WorldPolioDay My legs were paralyzed by #polio virus 25 years after release of the 1955 vaccine. Showing you my legs that look so different from yours is the strongest tool I have to educate you that #VaccinesWork #EndPolio #COVID19

It was a pleasure to participate earlier this week in a virtual webinar organized by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative recognizing the critical role women play in eradication efforts. As a Gender Champion for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, I underscored how women power the fight to end polio — from labs to the frontlines of vaccination. As we enter the final stretch to #EndPolio, I call on partners, decision-makers and the global polio workforce to do all they can to remove barriers, invest in safe and equitable workplaces and strengthen women’s leadership. Empowering women isn’t optional — it’s how we will finish the job. @GatesMiddleEast | @EndPolioNow | @UNICEF | @Rotary | @gatesfoundation | @Gavi | @CDCgov

All of us at UNICEF are devastated and outraged by the killing of our colleague Karine Buisset in a reported drone attack in Goma, DRC. My immediate thoughts are with the family, loved ones & colleagues across UNICEF. Civilians, including aid workers, must never be targeted.

🙏Committed partners like @CanadaDev @EIB @EU_Commission @KSRelief_EN are enabling the incredible women worldwide - from scientists to program leaders to health workers, in doing everything possible to #EndPolio & protect children from vaccine preventable diseases. #IWD2026

Polio eradication in Pakistan runs on the dedication of thousands of women health workers. This #InternationalWomensDay, #GPEI Gender Champion @AyeshaRaza13 joins us in celebrating every single one of them. 🎥👇 #IWD2026 #ForEveryChild #EndPolio

Women currently make up 70% of the global health workforce and are the backbone of essential health systems around the world. This #InternationalWomensDay I pay tribute to their essential efforts to protect and serve their community:

This #InternationalWomensDay, I’m proud to stand with the women of Team End Polio, using our voices to help protect every child, everywhere and build a healthier, polio-free future. #IWD2026 #EndPolio @DrTedros @Rotary @GlblCtzn

Wonderful to see the committed leadership of the 🇦🇴Minister of Health and the diligence of health workers and partners to reach children with the polio vaccine. Than you @Rotary @KSRelief_EN for your continued support to make Angola polio free.

In Ethiopia, young football players joined members, Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo, and partners from @UNICEF for a "Kick Out Polio" event—a powerful reminder that ending polio depends on both vaccines and community engagement. #EndPolio

#UnicefThanksJapan 🙏Continued support from committed global donors like @JapanGov @jica_direct_en enables health workers and partners to continue efforts to #endpolio and reach children with other life saving vaccines. #Vaccineswork unicef.org/afghanistan/pr…

Progress toward polio eradication is possible thanks to vaccines — and sustained support from donors including @KSRelief_EN🇸🇦, the UAE 🇦🇪 and others. At WHO EB158, the world reaffirmed its commitment to finish the job.➡️polioeradication.org/news/vaccines-… #EndPolio

Even in harsh weather conditions, this week @WHO teams are on the frontlines supporting @GovtofPakistan & polio workers to vaccinate & protect 45M children from paralytic polio across the country. Together, we can #EndPolio

Pleasure to meet with Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, to commend his leadership and mobilising domestic resources to maintain high immunisation coverage. Antigua is recognised as a leader in immunisation coverage in the @pahowho region after successfully exceeding pre-pandemic vaccination levels in 2023, setting an important example for other island nations.

In today's global health environment, fostering relationships and telling YOUR story is more powerful than ever. Hear from Ramesh Ferris, polio survivor and advocate, about the importance of connection. After all, teamwork makes the dream work!

.@WHO joined today polio frontline vaccinators, Pakistan’s authorities, the HC of Canada & @Unicef to launch the first national polio campaign of 2026 to protect 45 million children. Science & all evidence tell us that ending polio is within reach. Together, let’s #EndPolio

.@WHO teams are on the ground partnering with Pakistan to mobilize over 400,000 WHO-trained polio vaccinators across the country to protect 45 million children from paralytic polio. Science & available evidence tell us that ending polio is within reach. Together, let’s #EndPolio

As Pakistan launches it first nationwide campaign of 2026 aiming to vaccinate over 45 million children, 🙏much appreciation to @CanadaDev & High Commissioner @tarikdev for the continued leadership and support to #EndPolio.

Thank you @AyeshaRaza13 for passionately leading Pakistan's polio eradication efforts and championing gender equality in the programme. The exemplary commitment of the 🇵🇰Pakistan goverment & local leaders, and the heroic efforts of polio workers will #MakePolioHistory!

🙏Thank you to @alwaleed_philan for the generous contribution and continued leadership in the global effort to reach every last child and #EndPolio for good. #Davos2026 arabnews.com/node/2630225/s…

Polio eradication is possible — and in this final match, we’re playing to win. Proud to support #TeamEndPolio in the fight for a polio-free future for every child.

India's last wild polio case was reported on January 13, 2011, in Howrah, West Bengal 13 yrs ago I travelled 🇮🇳 & met last person paralyzed by polio 🇮🇳 Her name is Rukhsar Khatoon. I’m thankful for cont. support of so many working for a polio free world 🌍 #EndPolio @Rotary