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A Vaccine's Remarkable Journey

Follow the development of a vaccine from creation to success in Nicaragua.

Rotavirus kills 2 million children per year worldwide. Its impact hit Nicaraguan children hard. But in 2006, a vaccine came to the villages. And the results are remarkable.

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87% of people in the world today have enough food to eat and lead healthy lives – up from just 76% in 1970

Fact: 87% of people in the world today have enough food to eat and lead healthy lives – up from just 76% in 1970

Due to a combination of smart policies and aid, increased trade, and investments in agriculture.

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