World Polio Day 2025 – Global Voices Unite for a Polio-free Future“In a world that often feels divided, the fight against polio reminds us what is possible when humanity stands together.” Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General
Across every region, partners and advocates came together on World Polio Day 2025 to celebrate progress, renew commitment, and call for the final push to end polio for good. From Bill Gates and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros to frontline health workers and survivors like Ramesh Ferris, powerful stories reminded the world how far we’ve come—and how close we are to achieving a polio-free future. Events from Roosevelt Island to UNICEF HQ and beyond underscored a shared determination to finish the job, as governments, civil society, and Rotarians from around the world reaffirmed their support.
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The Final Two Polio Endemic Countries
Pakistan One new Wild Polio case reported this week. Thirty Wild Polio cases reported in 2025. Seventy-four Wild Polio cases reported in 2024.Six Wild Polio Cases reported in 2023. The most recent case had an onset of paralysis on 9/19/25. Twelve WPV1 Environmental Samples and no cVDPV2 Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Pakistan.
Afghanistan No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. Nine Wild Polio cases reported in 2025. Twenty-five Wild Polio cases reported in 2024. Six Wild Polio Cases reported in 2023. The most recent case had an onset of paralysis on 9/19/25. No WPV1 Environmental Samples and no cVDPV2 Positive Environmental Samples were reported this week in Afghanistan.
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Over 3 billion Children Immunized
Over 3 billion Children Immunized
Over $3 billion raised by Rotary for Polio Eradication
21,000,000 Children Saved from the Paralysis of Polio
1.6 million lives Saved thanks to the Polio Vaccines
