Seward Rotary Club and Rotary International are again marking World Polio Day on October 24th as, together, the worldwide effort continues to end polio everywhere
We are making great progress towards eradicating polio, however recent news reminds us that polio anywhere is a threat everywhere. Polio is being detected around the world in places where it hasn’t been found in decades. In the United States, an unvaccinated man was paralyzed by polio in New York. In the United Kingdom, poliovirus has been detected in sewage samples. In Malawi, a child contracted polio. And Mozambique announced its first polio outbreak of wild poliovirus in 30 years. Meanwhile, efforts to eradicate wild polio in Afghanistan and Pakistan continue despite the challenging conditions in those two nations.
The recent detections emphasize why the time for urgent action is now. We have polio on the run thanks to decades of efforts but we cannot let up our effort when we're so close to ending polio. A new vaccine has been deployed to stop outbreaks. Malawi, Mozambique, and nearby countries are conducting immunization campaigns to stop the spread of the virus. With our partners and advocates like you, we continue to encourage communities worldwide to provide vaccinations.
As we approach World Polio Day, 24 October, you can help us make an impact and stop the spread of polio. Please consider a donation now to The Rotary Foundation's Polio Plus Fund. For more information about our Club's efforts, please contact Russ Sommerfeld, Club Polio Chair.
The recent detections emphasize why the time for urgent action is now. We have polio on the run thanks to decades of efforts but we cannot let up our effort when we're so close to ending polio. A new vaccine has been deployed to stop outbreaks. Malawi, Mozambique, and nearby countries are conducting immunization campaigns to stop the spread of the virus. With our partners and advocates like you, we continue to encourage communities worldwide to provide vaccinations.
As we approach World Polio Day, 24 October, you can help us make an impact and stop the spread of polio. Please consider a donation now to The Rotary Foundation's Polio Plus Fund. For more information about our Club's efforts, please contact Russ Sommerfeld, Club Polio Chair.