A bear in a sweater is spreading a cheerful message for World Polio Day on October 24.
The cuddly character symbolises the near-eradication of polio, a deadly and disabling disease, worldwide.
This success is largely due to the efforts of Rotary International and the Gates Foundation, who have been working on a vaccination programme for nearly 40 years.
Their dedication has brought the number of cases down to the last few hundred.
The bear acts as a beacon of hope, representing the light at the end of a long, dark tunnel.
The message is clear: the world is on the brink of being polio-free.
This achievement shines brightly in a world often clouded by disease and despair.
The bear's presence on World Polio Day serves as a reminder of the progress made and the importance of continued efforts to completely eradicate this disease.
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