As Rotary prepares to celebrate World Polio Day on 24 October, an inspiring new film depicting the devastating impact of polio is hitting theaters.
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5 things you might not know about ending polio
The road to eradicating polio has been a long and difficult one, with Rotary leading the fight since 1985. Going from nearly 350,000 cases in 1988 to just 10 so far this year has required time, money, dedication, and innovation from thousands of people who are working to end the disease.
Paralympian Dennis Ogbe takes his best shot at eradicating polio
Growing up, Dennis Ogbe longed to play sports with other kids near his home in rural Nigeria. He would ask to play soccer, but the children would ignore him. Some would taunt and make fun of him.
Tiwa Savage signs on as Rotary celebrity ambassador for polio eradication
EVANSTON, Ill. (3 May 2017) – Nigerian singer/songwriter Tiwa Savage is the newest face to join Rotary’s ‘This Close’ public awareness campaign for…
Where polio hides
The discovery of the poliovirus in Nigeria last summer shocked eradication efforts. Here’s how Rotary is making sure it doesn’t happen again…
Rotary Family Health Days programme targets 50,000 beneficiaries
Accra, Oct 14, GNA – The 2016 Rotary Family Health Days (RFHD) programme is to be held from 20th October to 22nd October, on the…
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