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Unstoppable: Celebrating Rotary’s commitment to polio eradication (1min, 15 sec)

This energetic video celebrates that Rotary members have partnered with governments, NGOs, and local communities to end polio. And so, we must continue our commitment to finish the job. Polio isn't unstoppable, we are.

Drop To Zero

Over 30 years ago, Rotary made a promise to the world to eradicate polio. When we get there, it will be only the second time that a disease affecting humans has been eradicated. Now we're on the brink of history, thanks to the support of partners like the Gates Foundation. Let's drop to zero.

VIDEOS

Paul Alexander

A man who contracted polio at age 6 and lived in an iron lung for nearly 70 years.

Nigeria: The Road to Zero

Local Trust, Global Impact

Where did you first learn about Rotary's polio eradication efforts? For Diana Maria Pirga, it was 10 years ago during a Rotaract event. Today, she helps fight polio online and in the field, tracking misinformation and building trust in communities. Diana is not only a member of the Rotary Club of Türkiye Evrensel but she also works as an @UNICEF digital communication specialist in Pakistan. For her, the fight to #EndPolio isn't just a cause...it’s a calling to protect future generations

Why Should You Care About Polio? (4mins, 17sec)

Polio cases have been reduced by over 99.9% worldwide, but the fight isn't over. In this video, we explore why it is critical to remain vigilant. Hear from WHO advisor Dr. Sunil Bahl on the role of surveillance in preventing outbreaks, visit a government lab in India, and follow the collection of an AFP (acute flaccid paralysis) sample. Discover how ongoing efforts are keeping the world closer to a polio-free future.

Polio Survivor Story: Myron Thompson (2min)

Judge Myron Thompson, a childhood polio patient at the Infantile Paralysis Center in Tuskegee, Alabama, USA, reflects on the equitable treatment he received and his interactions with the medical staff.

India's Victory Over Polio: A Decade of Freedom Celebration (3 mins)

What many believed impossible, India achieved. In this video, we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of India and the WHO South-east Asia Region officially defeating polio.

Stories from Polio Survivors

Minda Dentler

Rotary vs. Polio: A Timeline

Ade Adepitan,
Polio survivor, United Kingdom broadcaster, and former Paraylmpian

Where The Money Goes

Team End Polio,
A world-class roster of athletes, global leaders, and polio eradication supporters united for a polio-free future.

The History of Polio