With 22 confirmed cases in 2017 to date, and just one case in 2018, the world is on the brink of eradicating polio, a vaccine-preventable disease that once paralyzed hundreds of thousands of children each year.
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Rotary praises unsung heroes on World Polio Day
After another year of dwindling polio cases, Rotary leaders, top health experts, and celebrities said on 24 October — World Polio Day — that the paralyzing disease has never been closer to being eradicated globally.
Movie producer Jonathan Cavendish tells the story of his parents in new movie ‘Breathe’
For producer Jonathan Cavendish, the new film “Breathe” was not just another project. It was a chance to honor his amazing parents.
Rotary and polio on World Polio Day
Poliomyelitis (polio) is a paralyzing and potentially fatal disease that still threatens children in some parts of the world. The poliovirus invades the nervous system and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours.
Movie tells inspirational polio story
As Rotary prepares to celebrate World Polio Day on 24 October, an inspiring new film depicting the devastating impact of polio is hitting theaters.
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…
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