WHO Polio Report

WHO declares Africa free of Polio


The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Africa region, has officially been certified free from wild poliovirus, signifying a major milestone in the battle to eradicate the disease worldwide.

This progress is the result of a decades-long effort across the 47 countries which make up the WHO’s African region and now means that five of the six WHO regions, which represent 90% of the world’s population, will be free of wild polio.

Rotary members have played an invaluable role in the effort to rid the African region of wild polio.

By raising funds for polio eradication, advocating with world governments and national and local leaders, and raising awareness, Rotarians have contributed nearly US $890 million to conquer polio in the region.

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News and articles about the Rotary Club of Bathavon both in Bath and around the world.

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KidsOut Toy Box

Bathavon Rotary Club and KidsOut bring Christmas joy to children’s refugees

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The Volunteers

Bathavon members painting the garden furniture at the Peggy Dodds centre, ready for the summer

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Handing over computers to St Michaels

Members of Bathavon Rotary Club donate computers to local schools for use by pupils having home learning lessons

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Roundabout

The Bathavon Rotary Club newsletter 'Roundabout' provides reports on recent activities and lists upcoming meetings and events.

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Our sponsored student

Precious Sisters keeps in touch with the supporters and students during the pandemic and school closures

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The Team

Bathavon members help pack Waterboxes

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St Michaels Library

Rotary volunteers listen to and help children at St Michaels school with their reading

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Bathavon club member Keith has been to Sri Lanka supporting Tea Leaf Vision in their education initiatives, particularly helping English language teachers

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The finalists of the 2020 competition

The Challenge is a young entrepreneurs competition run by the Rotary Clubs of Bathavon and Bath. The aim is to introduce the world of business to Year 9 students at Oldfield School who have had no previous experience of Business Studies

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WHO declares Africa free of Polio

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