Together, We End Polio
Terry Ziegler's Polio Eradication Update
- No new Wild Polio paralysis cases reported this week. We are now 7 weeks since the most recent report of a child being paralyzed by the Wild Polio Virus in Pakistan.
World Immunization Week is fast approaching on 24-30 April. This is a critical time to raise awareness about the importance of immunization and the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.
Why do we believe so strongly in this? Rotary made a promise to the children of the world with the launch of the PolioPlus program in 1985 that we would eradicate polio from the world. Thanks to vaccines and the incredible support of Rotary members like you, polio cases have been reduced by 99.9%.
But we aren’t done yet.
As we continue our work to eradicate polio worldwide, we need to remain vigilant so that we don’t lose the progress we’ve made. No child should suffer from diseases like polio that a vaccine can prevent. Polio eradication is Rotary’s top humanitarian project, and we need your help to educate your communities about the benefits of vaccination and tell the story of Rotary’s efforts.
As of 2/28/25, total contributions to Rotary's END POLIO NOW Fund total $25,163,000 - including cash contributions, DDF Pledges, and the $.50 to the dollar World Fund Match on DDF contributions.
We have some work to do to reach our $50 Mil 2024-25 Goal to earn the full $100 Mil Gates Foundation Match!
2025 Wild Polio Case Total 7 - Afghanistan 1 - Pakistan 6
2024 Wild Polio Cases Total 99 - Afghanistan 25 - Pakistan 74
2023 Wild Polio Cases Total 12 - Afghanistan 6, Pakistan 6
2022 Wild Polio Cases - Pakistan 20, Afghanistan 2, Mozambique 8
New Polio Positive Environmental samples reported this week -Pakistan, Algeria, Chad, Nigeria, Senegal
