Bermuda Rotary Clubs Mark World Polio Day

The Bermuda Rotary Clubs, along with collaborators in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, noted they have achieved significant progress in decreasing global polio cases, adding they “have an opportunity to make history by ending polio.”

A spokesperson said, “Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have made great strides to reduce polio cases by 99.9% worldwide over the past 35 years, and we’ve reduced the circulation of wild polio to Pakistan and Afghanistan.

“That’s why as we approach this World Polio Day on 24 October, as a Rotary member, I am pleased to recognize this progress. However, I ask everyone to help us finish the job and end polio for good to ensure that this paralyzing disease does not return to polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk.

“There are so many ways in which we can support polio eradication efforts, from learning more about polo, to sharing information about Polio and donating to Polio eradication efforts. We must all do our part to prevent polio outbreaks in our own communities and continue the march toward global eradication.

“We have an opportunity to make history by ending polio, which will be only the second human disease ever to be eradicated, and the time for action is now–visit endpolio.org to learn more about how you can get involved.

“To learn more about the Rotary Clubs of Bermuda, their initiatives and how to become a Rotarian please follow us on Instagram @ hope_rcba and on Facebook at Pembroke Rotary Club of Bermuda, Hamilton Rotary Club Bermuda, St. George’s and Rotary Club of Sandy’s Bermuda.

“Happy World Polio Day from the Rotary Clubs of Bermuda! Let’s End Polio Now!”

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