Kiwanis International said it “is mobilizing its Kiwanis members across the globe to provide a much needed push to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT).” Kiwanis International announced a pledge to raise US$110 million by 2015 for the project, described as the largest single pledge for global MNT elimination efforts. The funds “will ultimately protect at least 61 million women and their future babies who are at risk of this deadly disease.” The Eliminate Project will involve “…the vast network of dedicated Kiwanians (who) will provide the funds necessary for UNICEF and its partners to get tetanus vaccines to millions of women,” said President and CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF Caryl Stern. “We are deeply honored by their commitment to saving so many lives around the world.”  www.TheEliminateProject.org.

GENEVA, July 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/

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