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Nigeria is doubling down on eliminating polio for good, bringing seven more states under special oversight to protect every child. Twelve states will launch a massive vaccination campaign in May to reach millions of children.
Rotary International's incoming president is making polio eradication his top priority while launching an AI literacy program to equip young people with future-ready skills. With membership growth targets and humanitarian peace initiatives, the organization is expanding its global impact. #
After decades of global vaccination efforts, polio cases have plummeted by 99 percent, bringing humanity to the edge of completely eradicating this devastating disease. The final push requires sustained commitment, but the finish line is finally within reach.
Health workers are moving door-to-door across Malawi to vaccinate 1.7 million children against polio, part of a renewed global push to finally eliminate a disease that once paralyzed hundreds of thousands annually. Despite setbacks, wild polio cases have dropped 99% since 1988.
Polio once paralyzed hundreds of thousands of children each year, but vaccines brought us within striking distance of eliminating it forever. The fight isn't over, but we're winning.
After seven decades of quiet partnership, Rotary International celebrated its 70th anniversary in Ethiopia with a historic presidential visit recognizing billions invested in health. The organization has helped vaccinate millions of children and pushed polio transmission down 99.9% worldwide.
Rotary International just marked seven decades of humanitarian service in Ethiopia, helping eradicate polio and treat thousands of children with heart defects. President Taye Atske Selassie honored the organization for bringing hope to vulnerable families during challenging times.