World Polio Day
24 October
One Day, One Focus, Ending Polio.
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.
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 support, transport and materials needed in the fight against polio.
Rotary and the Gates Foundation extend funding match for polio eradication
Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced on 22 January that their long-term fundraising partnership, which generates up to $150 million annually for polio eradication, will continue. Under the agreement, Rotary is committed to raising $50 million a year over the next three years, and each dollar will be matched with an additional two dollars by the Gates Foundation.
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
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Reported Cases
2019: 29
2018: 21
2017: 14
2016: 13
Pakistan
12
Reported Cases
2019: 144
2018: 12
2017: 08
2016: 20
Nigeria
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Reported Cases
2019: 00
2018: 00
2017: 00
2016: 04
Miles to End Polio
Join Rotary International General Secretary John Hewko, Rotary leaders, staff, and members as they bike El Tour de Tucson in Arizona, USA, to raise funds to support polio eradication efforts.