As the organization that made the first commitment to eradicate polio from the world, we need Rotary members and clubs to use their collective voice to advocate, raise awareness, and fundraise on 24 October for World Polio Day." Taken from the October End Polio Now newsletter.
The subject of polio eradication had cautious optimism within Rotary last year with only 12 cases of the wild polio virus in only two countries. Now that optimism has turned to guarded concern with 54 cases between Pakistan and Afghanistan already in 2024. This marked increase of polio cases is a reminder of how important it is that as Rotarians we MUST keep the promise to eradicate polio. As the subject of polio eradication becomes a distant memory it is fair to assume that many club members have little or no knowledge about Rotary's efforts to eradicate only the second disease in history. The continued support of Rotary Clubs and their members is essential to ensure the successful completion of this task.