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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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