World Polio Day
24 October
One Day, One Focus, Ending Polio.
Our 6th annual World Polio Day event will take place at the College of Physicians in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The livestream begins at 18:30 Philadelphia time (UTC -4). Find out how you can take part in World Polio Day, and watch last year's 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.
Canada's prime minister accepts polio honor
Current Status
Since 1988, we’ve seen a worldwide reduction in polio cases of 99.9%. Last year we only saw wild polio cases in three countries.
Afghanistan
16
Reported Cases
Pakistan
04
Reported Cases
Nigeria
00
Reported Cases
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.