PolioPlus
 Past RI President Jennifer Jones  November 5, 2025 - Government MPs, Senators, UNICEF and other special guests, and Rotary members met in Ottawa to continue their Advocacy, Support, and Celebration of progress made in the fight to End Polio! Canada's support has been vital and so very much appreciated! THANK YOU!!
Current Status (November 2025)
The Final Two Polio Endemic Countries
Pakistan - No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. Thirty Wild Polio cases reported in 2025.
Afghanistan - No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. Nine Wild Polio cases reported in 2025.
Advocate, Donate & Educate to END POLIO NOW & FOREVER!
Over 3 BILLION children immunized!
21,000,000 Children saved from the Paralysis of Polio
1.6 million lives saved Thanks to Polio Vaccines
TOGETHER, WE END POLIO!
You will enjoy listening to this Rotary Voices Podcast - the Polio story of Dr. Peter Salk and his father's legacy in the Polio eradication effort.
End Polio Now - Countdown to History |
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In 1985, Rotary launched the PolioPlus program to protect children worldwide from the cruel and fatal consequences of polio. In 1988, the World Health Assembly challenged the world to eradicate polio. Since that time, Rotary's efforts and those of partner agencies, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children's Fund, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and governments around the world, have achieved a 99% reduction in the number of polio cases worldwide. Rotarians stand at the brink of a great victory and look forward to celebrating the global eradication of polio. Advocate, Donate & Educate to END POLIO NOW & FOREVER! 22,000,000 Children Saved from the Paralysis of Polio |
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