# Women bring polio drops to India's most remote communities, transforming lives in seconds

Female health workers across India are delivering polio vaccines to isolated populations, overcoming difficult terrain and resistance. Their quick, simple drops provide lifelong protection against a disabling disease. The effort underscores the final push to eradicate polio globally.

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- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/aug/11/health-disease-polio-vaccination-india-immunisation-women-remote-children-kashmir) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:00:06 GMT