With World Polio Day coming up next month, I am writing to extend a special invitation to you and your fellow members to join the PolioPlus Society, a dedicated community of passionate individuals committed to eradicating polio from our world. Together, we can make a lasting impact in the fight against this devastating disease.

 

The PolioPlus Society is driven by best practices and effective strategies that have been identified and embraced by Rotarians, Rotaractors, and friends of Rotary from all corners of the globe. Some of the key advantages include:

 

1. The Gates Challenge: With each dollar donated, the Gates Challenge matches it two-for-one, tripling the impact of your contribution.

 

2. Transforming Contributions: Your donations are transformed into polio grants, funding essential aspects such as vaccines, cold chains, and more.

 

3. Tremendous Progress: Since 1988, polio cases have been reduced by an astonishing 99.9% worldwide. However, we must remain relentless in our efforts to eradicate the disease for good.

 

4. Focus on Afghanistan and Pakistan: To achieve our goal, we must stop transmission of the wild poliovirus in the two countries still reporting cases: Afghanistan and Pakistan.

 

5. Preventing Resurgence: Failure to eradicate polio could lead to a global resurgence with up to 200,000 new cases annually over the next decade.

 

6. Enhancing Surveillance: As we approach the end of polio, disease detection (surveillance) becomes even more critical to ensure the virus is eradicated from every corner of the world.

 

7. Partner Engagement: Your commitment resonates with partners, governments, community leaders, health workers, and volunteers, amplifying our collective impact.

 

8. Unwavering Dedication: Until the disease is eradicated, we must continue immunising every child against polio.

 

By joining the PolioPlus Society, you become an integral part of this principled cause, supporting our endeavours to secure a polio-free world. Your commitment will not only contribute to saving lives but also empower future generations with a healthier and brighter future.

 

Together, we can create a world where the threat of polio is no more, where every child can grow up free from the fear of this crippling disease. Let us stand united in this momentous fight.

 

Join us today in our determined pursuit to make history and end polio for good.

 

Full details on how to join can be found here:https://rotary9780.org/SitePage/polio-plus-society