Survivors of the polio epidemic have spoken on how they overcame the challenge and survived against all odds. They spoke during an awareness rally in Abuja to commemorate World Polio Day in Abuja. Legit.ng was on ground to cover the proceedings. | Legit.ng

"The Polio Crusade" interweaves the personal accounts of polio survivors with the story of an ardent crusader who tirelessly fought on their behalf while scientists raced to eradicate this dreaded disease. Stream it now on our website and the PBS video app. https://to.pbs.org/3Y8yjYc | American Experience | PBS

6.2K views · 142 reactions | On this day in 1928, the first clinical use of the “Drinker” iron lung took place at Boston Children's Hospital. The iron lung was invented by two Harvard professors to treat polio patients. | Harvard Medical School | Facebook