Photos: Pakistani women with polio fight against heavy snow during the campaign

Pakistan is one of the few countries that has not yet completely eradicated polio. Millions of people are injected into the vaccination campaign. In recent times, the unsung heroes of the campaign have been hailed by the international community for their determination and dedication.

Earlier this year, the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan hailed the workers' efforts who dragged themselves in the snow to the waist to administer the police vaccines to the children.

Khan met the workers who were videotaped while preparing for the weather and trekking vaccines to help eradicate the debilitating disease.

Now, images of polio workers – trailing in the snow up to the hips – have become viral on social media after UNICEF Pakistan tweeted them this weekend.

First tweeted by "Polio Pak Fights", the footage shows a polio employee performing her duty during heavy snowfall in the remote Astor region in Gilgit-Baltistan. , to protect children from the virus.

"A hero, that's someone who voluntarily enters the unknown"

Polish lady doing her duty during heavy snowfall in remote area of #A store #GilgitBaltistan protect children from the polio virus. #endpolio pic.twitter.com/V5Zk3lrDZo

– Pak fights polio (@PakFightsPolio) February 22, 2019

The women were praised by the Pakistanis, including Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan's ambbadador to the UN.

This reflects the bravery of the Pakistani people https://t.co/YebrqvRQYN

– Maleeha Lodhi (@LodhiMaleeha) February 24, 2019

UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta H. Fore inspired brave workers who were "inspired by courageous men and women who go to great lengths to protect children no matter where they are."

Nothing will stop this polio vaccinator from protecting children's health in Pakistan. I am inspired by courageous men and women who strive to protect children wherever they are. Together we can #EndPolio #VaccinesWork pic.twitter.com/QsqhenCnvj

– Henrietta H. Fore (@unicefchief) February 23, 2019

In an article in the Washington Post, Pakistan is one of three countries in the world where polio is still endemic. The other two are Afghanistan and Nigeria.

The recent polio campaign targets 39.2 million children under the age of five across the country, with the exception of some areas severely affected by the winter rains. The campaign will also try to include children crossing the Afghan-Pakistan border. In 2018, Pakistan reported only eight new cases of polio.

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