The Agents of Polio Eradication

"Sometimes it takes different methods of communication to get a story told around the world."

This animated video from Rotary International as part of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) tells the story of the global fight to eradicate polio in cartoon form. It begins with the premise that a little girl, who has been vaccinated against polio, is holding her baby brother, who has not been vaccinated; she wants to protect him from harm. Luckily, the viewer learns, a band of polio heroes fights polio every day.

Dramatic music and colourful images portray:

1. The virus hunter, who has been specially trained to track down the virus - a faceless, formless adversary that can strike anywhere.
2. The strategist, who mounts state-of-the-art campaigns against polio
3. The advocate, who raises funds and awareness to facilitate the movement to keep going: We have elimated 99% of cases and can't stop now.
4. The immuniser, who risks danger to bring the polo vaccine to children in need no matter the risk.

None of these 4 agents can do it alone. "We're all in this together!" The viewer is urged to join the fight by helping a virus hunter, supporting a strategist, becoming an advocate, and assisting an immuniser.