World Polio Day Message from CDC Director, Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH transcript

Title: World Polio Day Message from CDC Director, Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH

On-screen visual: CDC Director, Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH stands in front of a blue background with the CDC logo and “CDC 24/7.”

Mandy Cohen speaks: Hi, I’m Dr. Mandy Cohen, Director of CDC and a member of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s Polio Oversight Board.

It is inspiring to see what we can achieve when we work together. The eradication of polio is within sight, and we must add it to the list of the greatest achievements of mankind.

It won’t be easy, but making history never is.  We have the tools and knowledge to ensure no child is paralyzed by polio again.

Together, let’s deliver another historic win for humanity and end polio today.