World Polio Day
24 October
One Day, One Focus, Ending Polio.
Did you watch our 6th annual World Polio Day event at the College of Physicians in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania? Watch the livestream program featuring global health experts and celebrities sharing our progress on the road to polio eradication.
3 Actions.
3 Minutes.
A world of difference.
Learn
Get informed and help make polio a subject of conversation in your community.
Share
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.
Donate
Every donation helps us obtain the vaccines, transport and materials needed in the fight against polio.
Climb every mountain
Current Status
Since 1988, we’ve seen a worldwide reduction in polio cases of 99.9%. For more than two years, we’ve seen wild polio cases in only two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Afghanistan
8
Reported Cases
2018: 21
Pakistan
24
Reported Cases
2018: 12
Nigeria
00
Reported Cases
2018: 00
Miles to End Polio
Join Rotary International General Secretary John Hewko, Rotary leaders, staff, and members as they bike the El Tour de Tucson in Arizona, USA, to raise funds to support polio eradication efforts.