@RAMESHFERRIS

Adopted from India, Canadian Polio Survivor, Vaccine Promoter, End Polio & Global Health Advocate, Global Citizen, Rotarian & proud Yukoner!!

 Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
Joined May 2009
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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
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Catherine Russell
@unicefchiefOct 14
While Syria remains polio-free, that protection cannot be taken for granted.   In 2026, health teams reached over 771K children in priority areas with oral polio vaccine. Sustained immunization and surveillance are vital to reach every child and prevent polio’s return. #EndPolio
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Kent Page
@KentPageOct 7
Polio cases are down 99.9%, but we can't stop just before the finish line. Together, we can #EndPolio for good! Support the #TeamEndPolio Challenge on @Strava👉bit.ly/4y3G7vZ Run, bike, swim, wheel or walk: every move counts toward a world where kids are protected from all preventable diseases.
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Development Canada
@CanadaDevOct 2
Economic challenges don’t stop at borders — and neither do opportunities. Canada works with partners abroad to reduce poverty, grow economies, and strengthen markets. Learn how mutually beneficial partnerships help drive shared prosperity and a more stable future for all.
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Development Canada
@CanadaDevOct 1
At #UNGA81, Secretary of State Sarai strengthened key partnerships and advance shared development and humanitarian priorities, for a more equitable and inclusive future for all. Read more: ow.ly/MxMk50ZTBX0
Various people sitting in a room of 3 rows, with a few signs in the front row that say “Sweden, Spain, Canada and United Arab Emirates”

ALT Various people sitting in a room of 3 rows, with a few signs in the front row that say “Sweden, Spain, Canada and United Arab Emirates”

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Every one of us can walk the talk on health. This month, tens of thousands of people are running, walking, swimming and cycling for a world where no child is paralysed by polio. I'm cheering them on - and I'll continue to count my own steps too. Find out more about #TeamEndPolio and move to #EndPolio: bit.ly/4y3G7vZ
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WHO Polio
@WHO_PolioSep 30
Thanks to Canada’s 🇨🇦 longtime support for the global effort to #EndPolio, over 20 million children have been protected from paralysis. Keep Canada’s commitment strong by joining the #TeamEndPolio Challenge. Log your movement on @Strava & help reach 60 million minutes by 24 October: bit.ly/4y3G7vZ
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Kent Page
@KentPageSep 29
No child should be paralyzed by polio. With teamwork and determination, we can #EndPolio for good. Join the #TeamEndPolio Challenge on @Strava👉bit.ly/4y3G7vZ Let’s help keep every child safe from vaccine preventable diseases.💪
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September 27th is my adoption-versary!! Today marks 44 years since 🇨🇦 Government reversed its initial decision denying me access into 🇨🇦 b/c I had polio, and it was felt I would be a burden on the healthcare system! I arrived in Canada 🇨🇦 1982 #Endpolio @CanadaDev @DrTedros
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On the sidelines of #UNGA81, UNICEF Health Global Youth Advisory Member @AlishbaKBarech moderated an important conversation on investing in child health through polio eradication, bringing together Hon. @randeepssarai , Dr. Jennifer Jones and Dr. @ChrisJElias From advancing polio eradication to championing gender equality and meaningful youth participation, Alishba continues to amplify young voices and advocate for a future where every child can thrive. Grateful to Steven Lawuierer for guiding the broader conversation, and to all partners working together to keep child health and polio eradication high on the global agenda. @UNICEF_Pakistan @UNICEFhealth @UNICEF #EndPolio #ForEveryChild #ChildHealth #YouthLeadership #UNGA81
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As long as wild polio exists in one country, it is a threat to children everywhere. As a prospective candidate for Director-General of the World Health Organization, I will continue to prioritize polio until we reach the last mile of it, eradicating it from the face of the Earth. I will continue to advocate for our amazing frontline health workers. And to all our partners here at #UNGA and elsewhere: thank you for everything you do to end polio.
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Catherine Russell
@unicefchiefSep 24
Delighted to join EU Commissioner @JozefSikela during #UNGA to spotlight global health resilience.   UNICEF welcomes the EU Global Health Resilience Initiative, which can help strengthen country-led health systems, prepare for emergencies & support children who need it the most.
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EndPolioNow@EndPolioNowSep 24
Walk. Run. Ride. Roll. However you move, your minutes can count in the fight to #EndPolio. Join the Team End Polio @Strava Challenge and help us reach 60 million minutes of movement for World Polio day. Join us at on.rotary.org/4ye1KK7
A child receives an oral polio vaccine from a healthcare worker. The image includes logos for Rotary International and the End Polio Now campaign. Text reads: "No child should be paralyzed by polio. Until all children are protected, the fight isn't over." Additional banners say "Team End Polio" and "Join us on Strava. Be part of the movement. Together, we can end polio."

ALT A child receives an oral polio vaccine from a healthcare worker. The image includes logos for Rotary International and the End Polio Now campaign. Text reads: "No child should be paralyzed by polio. Until all children are protected, the fight isn't over." Additional banners say "Team End Polio" and "Join us on Strava. Be part of the movement. Together, we can end polio."

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Shot@Life
@ShotAtLifeSep 3
A disease outbreak anywhere can become a threat everywhere. Check out our latest blog at shotatlife.org/news to learn more about how Gavi’s next five years will strengthen global health security.
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Shot@Life
@ShotAtLifeSep 24
In case you missed it, health experts met on the sidelines of UNGA81 yesterday to discuss lessons learned from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) and how to finish the fight against polio. Here are some highlights.
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The Global Fund
@GlobalFundSep 23
Over more than two decades, the @GlobalFund partnership has reduced the combined death rate from AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria by 65%. This progress is a powerful reminder of what sustained investment and collective action can achieve. #UNGA81 Read the new Results Report: theglobalfund.org/en/results…
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No one said multilateralism is easy. Nor is it perfect.   Our shared vulnerabilities have not disappeared. If anything, they have become more apparent.   But vulnerability can be a source of division or a source of solidarity.   The choice is ours.   The future will not be secured by stronger walls between nations. It will be secured by stronger trust between them.   #UNGA
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Dr Sania Nishtar
@SaniaNishtarSep 23
The future of global health is not dependency; it’s partnership that strengthens national leadership. Many thanks @GlblCtznImpact for today’s discussion where I highlighted how the #GaviLeap reforms help countries shift towards resilience rather than reliance.
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One of humanity’s most incredible technologies fits in a tiny vial. The #polio vaccine has brought us to the brink of eradicating an ancient disease for good. This #UNGA exhibit is a powerful reminder: we have the technology. We know what works. Now we must finish the job. Leaders, let's #EndPolio!
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Kent Page
@KentPageSep 23
Taking the stage soon at @GlblCtzn NOW @UNICEF Youth Advocate @AlishbaKBarech with @Gavi CEO @SaniaNishtar #EndPolio @unicefpolio @who_polio @endpolionow @gatesfoundation @unicef_pakistan @pakfightspolio #UNGA81
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