Stop Polio Now

-Polio Plus

October PolioPlus Volunteer Opportunity — District 5710

Rotary clubs across District 5710 are invited to take part in a hands-on PolioPlus vaccination effort this October. This service opportunity allows Rotarians to work alongside local Rotary partners and health workers to help immunize children in high-risk rural communities.

Volunteer teams will see firsthand the global impact of Rotary’s No. 1 priority — ending polio — while making a direct and meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Each vaccination brings us one step closer to a polio-free world and fulfills Rotary’s long-standing commitment to eradicate this disease.

We strongly encourage clubs to share this opportunity with their members and participate if possible.

View trip details, pricing, and registration here: World Polio Day | Mega Polio Campaign | Polio Routine Immunization Program

*India Polio Immunization Day Scholarship*

Rotary International District 5710 is honored to offer a privately funded scholarship to support a Rotarian traveling to India in October 2026 to participate in a National Immunization Day in partnership with Rotary International, RID 5710 Representatives and RID 3110 Hosts. The selected recipient will assist with immunization efforts in India, represent District 5710, and bring home firsthand experience of Rotary’s work on the front lines of public health. Click the link in the column on the left for more information!

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Rotary's Commitment to Ending Polio

For over three decades, Rotary has led the global fight to eradicate polio worldwide. What began as a threat affecting hundreds of thousands of children annually has been reduced to fewer than a handful of cases today through Rotary's unwavering dedication and partnership with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Our Impact:

  • Polio cases have been reduced by more than 99.9% since 1988
  • Over 2.5 billion children have been vaccinated against polio
  • More than 18 million people who would otherwise have been paralyzed are walking today
  • Only Afghanistan and Pakistan remain polio-endemic

Why This Matters: Until polio is completely eradicated everywhere, children in all countries remain at risk. Rotary members worldwide continue to volunteer their time, resources, and expertise to ensure every child receives the polio vaccine, bringing us closer to a polio-free world.

Resources for Clubs: This page serves as your hub for polio eradication information, campaign materials, fundraising ideas, and ways to engage your community in this historic effort.

Learn More: Visit polioeradication.org for the latest updates and resources.

 

CONTACT:

Maria Wilson, District Polio Chair

maria4polioplus@gmail.com

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