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World Health Organization says vaccinations against disease save
lives of 2 to 3 million children every
. The WHO says almost 80 percent of babies
vaccinated against preventable diseases like diphtheria, measles and
cough. But 20 percent are not protected. That
about 22 million children. That is why many
to end polio and measles have not succeeded.
Okwo-Bele is director of immunization for the World
Organization. He says one problem is that the
of newer vaccines is too high for poor
. Most of the unvaccinated children live in Africa
Southeast Asia. Eighty percent of them live in
10 countries. The list includes Nigeria, the Democratic
of Congo, India, Indonesia and Pakistan. Dr. Okwo-Bele
limited resources for health care systems also reduce
ability of poor countries to vaccinate children. For
, some countries are not able to store vaccines
cold temperatures until they can be used. But
official says there are some improvements in getting
to clinics and children. Dr. Okwo-Bele says a
vaccine against meningitis A in Benin and West
has been designed to remain effective at warmer
. The WHO says governments need to vaccinate more
. The UN agency also says health officials and
must do a better job of telling people
the benefits of vaccines. Dr. Okwo-Bele says that
making sure people understand that many stories about
are not true. For VOA Learning English, I'm
Bowman.
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