Together, We End Polio

With your help, we can end polio for good.

  

World Polio Day is 24 October

One Day, One Focus, Ending Polio.

World Polio Day is a time for Rotary members, public health advocates, and all who want a world free from polio to come together, recognize our progress in the fight to end polio, and talk about the actions we need to take in order to end polio for good.

ONE TEAM. ONE DREAM.
A POLIO-FREE WORLD.

The world has made huge strides against polio with cases down 99.9% over the last four decades. With renewed global attention and commitment, we can finally beat polio, but the last stretch is the toughest.

As with any challenge, we are stronger when we work together as a team.

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Most people have heard of polio but few know that the disease still affects children around the world. You can help by spreading the word.

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Every donation helps us obtain the support, transport, and materials needed in the fight against polio. Right now, all donations are matched 2:1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, tripling your impact!

  

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I am from a generation who has witnessed the devastating effects of polio. When I discovered how close we were to eradicating polio, I was very motivated to be a part of this movement. It is so rare when you can accomplish something so spectacular.
Angelique Kidjo, singer-songwriter

Current Status

Since 1988, we've seen a worldwide reduction in polio cases of 99.9%. Only two countries remain polio-endemic: Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Afghanistan

23

Reported Wild Poliovirus Cases

2023: 06
2022: 02
2021: 04
2020: 56

Pakistan

48

Reported Wild Poliovirus Cases

2023: 06
2022: 20
2021: 01
2020: 84

News & Stories

Global Polio Eradication Initiative  | Nov. 18, 2024

Rotary and the Fight to End Polio

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