What does Give Polio The Finger mean? Polio vaccinators paint the little finger of the left hand with a purple dye to indicate that someone has received the oral polio vaccine (OPV). This is done as part of a global effort to eradicate polio, a...
Rotary International statement on Ukraine conflict
Rotary International25-Feb-2022 It is a tragic and sad time for the people of Ukraine and the world. At Rotary, we are deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the escalating loss of life and humanitarian hardship there....
What is MOJO?
According to the dictionary:mo·jo /ˈmōjō/ noun US a magic charm, talisman, or spell. "someone must have their mojo working over at the record company"magic power.Mojo is typically defined as an American English slang term such as a good luck charm,...
Congratulations – World Polio Day!
One new Wild Polio cases reported this week. We are now 4 weeks since the most recent reported Wild Polio Case - on 10/1/23 in Pakistan. Congratulations! To each of you who led World Polio Day fundraising, advocacy, and education campaigns. To...
World Polio Day has arrived!
It’s World Polio Day: Act now!Now is the time for us to take action and advocate for the eradication of polio. As Rotary members and supporters, we lead the campaign to protect the world’s children from this paralyzing disease. You can take part in...
What can you do to Support World Polio Day?
No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. We are now 3 weeks since the most recent reported Wild Polio Case - on 10/1/23 in Pakistan. What can you do to Support World Polio Day? Register your club’s World Polio Day action by 24 October. Share...
European leaders announce new financing partnership
One new Wild Polio cases reported this week. We are now 2 weeks since the most recent reported Wild Polio Case - on 10/1/23 in Pakistan. What is that Polio Picture? European leaders pledge €500 million to deliver a healthier, polio-free world – In...
Ongoing Polio immunization efforts continue in Ukraine
One new Wild Polio cases reported this week. We are now 2 weeks since the most recent reported Wild Polio Case - on 9/24/23 in Afghanistan. Nangarhar was covered during the recent subnational immunization days (SNIDs) in May and July, as part of...
Dedicated to saving lives
No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. We are now 9 weeks since the most recent reported Wild Polio Case - on 7/20/23 in Pakistan. Intensified efforts continue to be implemented in Pakistan, particularly in the southern area of Khyber...
Get ready for World Polio Day 2023
No new Wild Polio cases reported this week. We are now 8 weeks since the most recent reported Wild Polio Case - on 7/20/23 in Pakistan. Intensified efforts continue to be implemented in Pakistan, particularly in the southern area of Khyber...
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Scott is a Rotarian in the Kearney Dawn Rotary Club of Kearney, NE