End Polio Now Campaign

Since Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative 35 years ago, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases a year to just 22 cases in 2022.  So far this year (to end of July) 7 cases have been confirmed.   To sustain this progress, and protect all children from polio, Rotary has committed to raising US$50 million per year in support of global polio eradication efforts. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match Rotary’s commitment 2:1. Without full funding and political commitment, this paralysing disease could return to previously polio-free countries.

New Malden Rotary is involved in this initiative and continues to campaign and raise funds.