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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A cold box, two drops, and a knock from a team determined to reach every child. Follow Nomena and other frontline workers fighting to #EndPolio in Madagascar 👉 endpol.io/3TH0DU0

A group of people, some wearing vests labeled "End Polio Now," are gathered outdoors. One person is addressing the group and holding a clipboard, while other people stand nearby wearing UNICEF and Rotary International t-shirts. There is a banner in the background.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Behind every data point is a child. In Nigeria, stronger data is helping vaccination teams find missed communities. Read how the data from @who.int helps in the fight to #EndPolio 👉 endpol.io/4yC2ND4

A large group of people posing for a group photo in front of a building. The participants are dressed in a variety of attire, ranging from casual to traditional clothing. The setting appears to be outdoors with greenery and a paved area in front.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Walk. Run. Ride. Roll. However you move, your minutes can count in the fight to #EndPolio. Join the Team End Polio Strava Challenge and help us reach 60 million minutes of movement by World Polio Day. Join us at on.rotary.org/4ye1KK7

A child receives an oral polio vaccine from a healthcare worker. The image includes logos for Rotary International and the End Polio Now campaign. Text reads: "No child should be paralyzed by polio. Until all children are protected, the fight isn't over." Additional banners say "Team End Polio" and "Join us on Strava. Be part of the movement. Together, we can end polio."

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In just four days, Madagascar vaccinated more than 1.2 million children against polio, including over 42,000 children who received their first polio vaccine. Read more about the new generation at work to #EndPolio 👉 endpol.io/3TJFdpg

A person wearing a hat is taping a polio vaccination poster on a small, corrugated metal structure. Another person stands nearby, holding materials. The poster includes the word "polio" in large letters. The background features a wooden fence and trees under a clear blue sky.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Save the date 👀 📆 📌: World Polio Day 2026 📅: 24 October 🔗: on.rotary.org/4cOdHNT One day, one focus: ending polio for good 💜

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Dedicated health workers like Debora, who walked across Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo during the latest vaccination round, make it possible to reach every child to #EndPolio.

The image features an individual carrying a cooler and holding a polio vaccine vial. A message on the image reads, "Thank you, Debora, for helping protect every last child from polio!"

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Two drops can open the door to much more. Ending polio protects children from one disease, while strengthening the systems that help protect them from many others. Read more from @unicef.org Executive Director Catherine Russell 👉 endpol.io/4cWr4vh

Blue background graphic featuring text from the Polio Global Eradication Initiative. Quote about ending polio and its benefits, attributed to Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, displayed alongside a circular photo.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Planning for #WorldPolioDay? Your voice can help keep eradication in the conversation. Find new resources and graphics in the Rotary Brand Center 👉 endpol.io/4gK3Evp #EndPolio #PeopleofAction

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The end of polio is within sight. Reaching it depends on sustained vaccination. "We can't afford to be fatigued. We are at the very last mile of this race." Rotary President Yinka Babalola explains why 👉 endpol.io/4gaDNN4

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Polio can return in 10 years if vaccination stops — Rotary President, Babalola

Rotary President Yinka Babalola warns polio could return if vaccination efforts cease. Learn about Rotary's fight against polio and global health initiativ

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

What happens when childhood vaccination rates begin to fall? In England, 81% of 5-year-olds have received the 4-in-1 vaccine that protects against polio and other diseases - down from 89% in 2014. Maintaining strong vaccination coverage matters to #EndPolio 👉 Read more: endpol.io/4g0HYcY

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The real reason child vaccination rates are falling

As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

More than 9 million children under 5 vaccinated. What comes next? Angola is using lessons from recent polio campaigns to reach more children, strengthen surveillance and improve future vaccination efforts alongside WHO, UNICEF, and other partners. #EndPolio 👉 Learn more: endpol.io/4htivvh

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Angola steps up its strategy to eradicate polio

Following two national polio vaccination campaigns and two campaigns carried out in coordination with the Republic of Namibia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in border areas, which enabled mo...

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Would you strap yourself to the wing of a plane to help #EndPolio? ✈️ That's exactly what Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland Chair Chloe Rollings and fellow fundraisers did to raise funds to educate and vaccinate communities. 👉 See them take fundraising to new heights: endpol.io/4czZfst

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Taking Fundraising to New Heights for the Rotary Foundation — Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland

Chloe Rollings took to the skies for a Wing Walk to raise money to support the End Polio Now campaign via The Rotary Foundation, as well as other local initiatives.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

We've reduced polio cases by more than 99%. So why does the final stretch matter so much? Because until polio is eradicated everywhere, children remain at risk. A new Nature editorial examines why global commitment must continue to #EndPolio 👉 endpol.io/4qa3sJ2

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Polio will come roaring back if the task of eradicating it isn’t finished soon

Eliminating polio is within reach — if countries see it as an essential public-health priority.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Independent teams verified polio transmission has been interrupted in 5 African countries. It's progress worth celebrating, and a reminder that vaccination and surveillance must continue to #EndPolio More about this milestone 👉 endpol.io/4xf38eY

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Five African countries end polio outbreaks

Brazzaville - Following rigorous technical assessments, five African countries have successfully stopped the spread of polio, marking an important milestone in efforts to protect children from this vi...

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Five countries, a shared achievement, and one goal ahead: #EndPolio. Keep watching, keep vaccinating, and reach every child. The work continues until polio is gone for good.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

At 33, polio survivor Sharmila Dhankar began competing in para athletics. At 40, she became a Commonwealth Games gold medalist. 🥇 Her story is an incredible reminder of what determination can achieve - and why we continue working to #EndPolio. 👉 Read her story: endpol.io/3UacN7K

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How Sharmila Dhankar overcame polio and domestic abuse to win CWG gold

Discover how Sharmila Dhankar battled childhood polio, domestic violence and personal loss to win Commonwealth Games gold and inspire women across India.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Across Chad, health workers go door to door administering vaccines to #EndPolio, along with essential vitamin A supplementation and albendazole deworming - putting the "Plus" in Rotary's PolioPlus initiative. Read more about Chad's health workers 👉 endpol.io/4hvYTGF

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At the heart of a campaign for children’s health

Behind the scenes of a national campaign protecting children through polio vaccination, vitamin A supplementation, and deworming

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

What do 300 golf balls and a hot-air balloon have in common? 🎈 For the Rotary Club of Chiang Mai International, they're part of a creative fundraiser that brought the community together and raised about US$4,000 for projects supporting children. #EndPolio 👉 Read more: endpol.io/4fYrVw8

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Rotary projects around the globe – August 2026 | Rotary International

Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Thailand.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Young voices are making a big impact! Five francophone advocates are mobilizing communities across West and Central Africa to build vaccine trust and #EndPolio. Read more about @unicef.org and their new "Generation Zero Polio" youth network👉 endpol.io/4pHnBpJ

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Young francophone advocates join effort to reach every child with vaccines and help eradicate polio in West and Central Africa

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

After detecting a variant polio outbreak, Malawi mobilized nationwide, reaching more than 7 million children across all 29 districts while frontline workers traveled difficult terrain to leave no child behind. Read more about Malawi’s rapid response to #EndPolio 👉 endpol.io/4fTSyna

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Together for Every Child: Malawi's Journey Toward a Polio-Free Future

Following the detection of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in environmental surveillance samples in Blantyre, and its subsequent confirmation among children in the community, Ma...

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

How will science carry us through the final mile? GPEI recently brought scientists from around the world to discuss the latest research, strengthen collaborations, and spark new ideas to help #EndPolio Read more about the science bringing us closer to ending polio 👉 endpol.io/4bZSQXc

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GPEI-Science for the final mile: Researchers gather to shape the future of polio eradication

Global experts meet in Seattle to accelerate innovation—from today's vaccines to tomorrow's polio-free world

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

What does it mean to be #PeopleofAction? Rotary Borderlands is the first club in Rotary International Great Britain & Ireland where every member has joined the PolioPlus Society. #EndPolio Read what they're doing to lead by example 👉https://endpol.io/4vO1DCY

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Leading by example - Rotary Magazine - July 2026

Rotary Borderlands has become the first club in Great Britain & Ireland where every member supports the PolioPlus Society.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Talking about polio starts with a shirt! Rotary member Henning Lindseth Amodt, wearing an #EndPolio shirt while supporting his national football team, was interviewed on VG-tv. He had an opportunity to share Rotary's polio eradication efforts with cross-country legend Petter Northug Jr!

Soccer Fans of the Norwegian National Soccer Team wear red and row in support of their team in the World Cup. In the lower lefthand corner, Polio Sub-Committee Chair Henning Lindseth Åmodt wears a red "End Polio Now" shirt.

Henning Lindseth Åmodt, wearing a red Rotary International End Polio Now shirt, interviews with VG-tv.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

14 years after her first National Immunization Day, Valerie Wafer joins as co-chair of the International PolioPlus Committee, and shares how collaborative public health initiatives impact polio eradication. Learn more about how Rotary and Canada are working to #EndPolio 👉 endpol.io/4vAjgWO

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A vaccine legacy | Rotary International

Alongside Rotary, Canada is a proud top contributor to the fight against polio. Valarie Wafer is stepping up to champion that work and shares the latest developments.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🤔 How do we know what's happening with polio? The CDC helps us find where polio is hiding through wastewater detection and genetic sequencing. Both are critical roles to #EndPolio Read more 👉 endpol.io/4w8WE0y

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Annual Report: 2025

Read CDC's 2025 global health annual report to learn about our stories, highlights, and impacts.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

One Team. One Dream. A polio-free Africa for every child! From football stars to frontline health workers, women are leading the way. Join the virtual launch of the #KickOutPolio Africa Campaign on 22 July at 10am Dakar. Register here: rb.gy/9y14zm #EndPolio

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

When Rotary first dreamed of a polio-free world, we knew we couldn't do it alone. Thanks to Rotary members and our #GPEI partners, we've vaccinated over 3 billion children since 1988. Learn about the role Rotary plays in the fight to #EndPolio: endpol.io/3TBdPt4

Graphic from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative High-Level Interview Series featuring quote from Mike McGovern, Chair of the Global Polio Eradication initiative's Polio Oversight Board and Chair of Rotary's International PolioPlus Committee which reads, "Since 1988, GPEI has immunized over 3 billion children, reduced polio cases by 99.9%, eradicated two types of wild poliovirus, and 20 million people are walking today who would have been paralyzed by Polio. that is the impact of partnerships in improving public health."

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A lesser known name is in the fight to #EndPolio is Dr. Annie Jean Macnamara. In 1931, her experiments proved the existence of more than one strain of poliovirus, which was critical for the development of the polio vaccine. Learn more: endpol.io/4v92dvj

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A black and white image of a child with polio in an iron lung in Melbourne, Australia.

A black and white photograph of children with polio receiving outdoor therapy in Melbourne, Australia.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Rapid, quality outbreak responses are critical for sustaining a polio-free world. In 2025, we reached 200 million children during polio outbreak response campaigns. So how did we do that? Download the GPEI's new "polio outbreak explainer" ➡️ endpol.io/4a2qR8u #EndPolio

Photograph of family wearing medical personal protective equipment with an overlay of text that reads "Step 1: Detect the Virus - Before an outbreak can be stopped, it has to be found. Health workers monitor communities through wastewater systems for signs of poliovirus. Samples are tested through a global network of more than 150 laboratories." Additional image of wastewater collection samples included. #EndPolioNow and Rotary International logos included.

Background image of three volunteers wearing yellow safety vests carrying a vaccine cooler, with text overlay that says, "Step 3: Transport Vaccines. Vaccines must be obtained, transported, and kept cold throughout the journey. Volunteers travel with coolers of vaccines to ensure every dose arrives safely in the communities that need it most." Graphic also includes three additional images, one of a man standing next to his bike holding a blue vaccine cooler, a close-up photograph of the blue vaccine cooler with a #EndPolioNow sticker, and two women walking with a clipboard and vaccine coolers in a rural area. Graphic includes the #EndPolioNow and Rotary International logos.

Background photography of a young child being held by their parents, receiving an oral administration of the polio immunization. Text overlay reads, "Step 4: Reach every child. Thousands of health workers and volunteers go door-to-door and set up vaccination sites. The goal is to vaccinate 90% of children under five years of age in the affected area. Once they are immunized, they receive a purple mark on their pinky finger to indicate their status." Graphic includes additional images of a young girl holding up her purple-marked pinky finger, and a volunteer marking the pinky finger of a child. Graphic includes Rotary international and #EndPolioNow logos.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We're 99% of the way to #EndPolio, but the last 1% is the hardest. A new @lshtm.bsky.social Viral episode featuring athlete Anne Wafula Strike, @ajpollard1.bsky.social, and Dr Zubair Wadood explores why eradication still matters. 👉 Listen in here: endpol.io/4p9j9Qk

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Polio: Forgotten, but not gone

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Experts reviewing eradication efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan note that, with a season of high transmission underway, sustaining intensity, accountability, and high quality implementation remains crucial to #EndPolio. Learn more at endpol.io/4ovlJ2P

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The World Cup captures global attention, and we can use that same energy to drive progress beyond the pitch. ⚽ With the volunteers, tools, partners, and momentum we have today, it's within reach to #EndPolio.

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GPEI-The World Cup and Taking Our Shot Against Viruses That Could Kill Us

As the world gathers for soccer, there's a shot we could take and a goal we could score that would mean a victory for the entire planet.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Who knew raising funds for #EndPolio could be both educational and entertaining? Winchester Rotary Club held a lively fundraiser in June that included discussions with experts on modern public health threats and personal stories from polio survivors. 🔗: endpol.io/3Qv0Fg2

Panelists discuss barriers to polio eradication at a Winchester Rotary Club fundraiser.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Today, we welcome Olayinka "Yinka" Babalola as Rotary International President! A leader in eradication himself, President Babalola and Rotary remain committed to achieving a world where no child is paralyzed by polio again. Together, we #EndPolio. Read more: endpol.io/4xZI2Su

Rotary International President Olayinka "Yinka" Babalola administers oral polio vaccine to a child being held by its mother.

Rotary International President Olayinka "Yinka" Babalola stands in front of an End Polio Now poster.

Rotary International President Olayinka "Yinka" Babalola stands in front of a large End Polio Now screen.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

3️⃣Questions 2️⃣Drops 1️⃣Goal: #EndPolio @who.int Director-General @drtedros.who.int kicks-off the GPEI's new high-level interview series and shares his views on the global fight against polio. Check out the full interview👉 endpol.io/4whrSSQ

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🤔Curious about where we stand in the fight to #EndPolio? IPPC Chair Michael McGovern and Vice Chair Valarie Wafer took the #Rotary26 main stage in Taipei to share the progress we have made and the challenges we face to achieving a polio-free world: endpol.io/4gcmdc6

A man and a woman stand in front of a large screen showing images of polio eradication volunteers.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

“I go house to house to make sure no child is left behind.” In just six days, volunteers in Pakistan and Afghanistan worked on a synchronized campaign and immunized 57.6 million children against polio. 👉 Learn more: endpol.io/4fPdDQg

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📝Research is key to #EndPolio. Saudi Arabia is accelerating research and innovation in polio eradication by funding four different studies tackling different aspects of polio eradication, from optimizing vaccination schedules to understanding communities. 🔗: endpol.io/4vhS13Q

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Polio doesn't recognize borders. Neither should the partnerships to #EndPolio. 24 years after being certified wild polio-free, the 🇪🇺 EU, through the @eib.org and @ec.europa.eu, continues to support polio vaccination efforts in nearly 40 countries worldwide.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Public health leaders in the Horn of Africa and Yemen are celebrating recent progress the fight to #EndPolio and emphasized the need for continued collaboration to bring the polio vaccine to remote areas. Learn more: endpol.io/4vXLThf

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

In Pakistan, health teams discovered families in hard-to-reach communities don’t just need a vaccine. They need a reason to trust the person bringing it. Arriving with nutrition support and maternal care alongside polio drops gave them that reason. #EndPolio

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The path to a polio-free world remains fragile and unfinished warns Deepak Kapur, chair of India's National PolioPlus Committee. True success is measured not solely by the absence of the disease, but by the strength of the systems that prevent its return. #EndPolio

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Sustaining India’s polio-free legacy

This article is authored by Deepak Kapur, chairman, Rotary International’s India National PolioPlus Committee (RI-INPPC).

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Leaders in Rotary's effort to #EndPolio shared messages of hope and optimism to a full house during the PolioPlus breakout at #Rotary26. 👉 Check out the recap of the session: endpol.io/4gnOvjJ

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A woman holding a red flag that says End Polio Now

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It was a special moment at the #Rotary26 PolioPlus breakout session as we recognized the International Service Award for a Polio-Free World recipients who were in attendance. These incredible Rotarians are reminders that together, we can and will #EndPolio for good.

Three individuals are standing together. The person in the center is Narasinha Ramchandra Johsi and is holding a Rotary International award plaque. They are all smiling and dressed in business attire.

Four individuals are standing together. The person in the center is Junko Marui and she is holding a Rotary International award plaque. They are all smiling and dressed in business attire.

Three individuals are standing together. The person in the center is Mayan West Raslan and she is holding a Rotary International award plaque. They are all smiling and dressed in business attire.

Three individuals are standing together. The person in the center is Andre Suharto and he is holding a Rotary International award plaque. They are all smiling and dressed in business attire.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

In Taipei for the Rotary International Convention? Be sure to join us for the PolioPlus Breakout Session, "Join the Experts: A Polio-free World is Possible" on 15 June at 9:30 a.m.! #Rotary26 #EndPolio

The image is a promotional poster for a Rotary event titled "Join the Experts: A Polio-Free World is Possible." It features six individuals including Michael K. McGovern, Valarie Wafer, Aziz Memon, Johrita Solari, Andre Suharto, and Carol Pandak. The event is scheduled for 15 June, from 9:30 to 11:00, at TaiNEX 2, Room 701G. The poster includes logos for Rotary and Taipei 2026.

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End Polio Now @endpolionow.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Nigeria integrated health services at scale. Combining polio vaccination with measles, rubella and essential health services helped them reach every child. The effort reshaped how the country runs campaigns at national scale. #EndPolio #VaccinesWork

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