Poliomyelitis is still a crippling disease among children in Nigeria; women in Katsina state play very active roles in protecting children from the disease and other childhood diseases. Their roles in Polio eradication in 2007 is depicted in these images.
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| Carrying babies on the back |
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| Pounding grain for food in a mortar |
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| Teaching street school |
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| Administration of oral Polio vaccine |
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| Apart from food, shelter, clothing, etc we need protection. |
Photos by Dr. David Awasum, Global Village Network, Inc.
mobilization of Leaders of Women's Community Groups in Katsina, Nigeria, against Poliomyelitis
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