What is that Polio Picture? This picture shows the new Polio Eradication Strategy 2022-2026 Delivering on a Promise poster. Starting next week, I will include one of the comprehensive list of actions each week which will position us to achieve a...
Vaccinator marking a vaccinated child in Pakistan
What is that Polio Picture? This picture shows A vaccinator marking a vaccinated child during the March 2021 NIDs in Punjab district, Pakistan. © WHO/EMRO. GENEVA, 10 June 2021 – Today, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) will launch...
7 Tips to growing membership
With the new Rotary year upon us, I wanted to share some great ideas for clubs as they develop their 2021-2022 goals in Rotary Club Central. We are emerging from quite possibly the worst 16 months in Rotary history. Although I have not seen...
The iron lung helped many survive
What is that Polio Picture? This picture shows a lasting symbol of the battle against Polio. The iron lung helped many survive who were stricken by this paralyzing disease. A few Polio Survivors still live fruitful lives with the help of the iron...
Polio Surveillance activities in Mogadishu, Somalia
What is that Polio Picture? This picture shows Polio Surveillance activities in Mogadishu, Somalia. Surveillance is critical to assure the eradication of the Poliovirus in a community. A Win Against Polio is a Win for Global Health! How Many...
Child in Pakistan having her pinkie finger marked
What is that Polio Picture? This picture shows a child in Pakistan having her pinkie finger marked - post Polio vaccination. Bears Repeating - Exceptional Progress! "For the first time, all of the sites that undertake environmental testing for the...
Grace Kelly distributes March of Dimes literature
What is that Polio Picture? This picture shows Actress Grace Kelly as she distributed March of Dimes literature to leaders of the Mothers’ March on Polio. Even long before the GPEI was formed, Monaco played a leading role in early initiatives to...
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Scott is a Rotarian in the Kearney Dawn Rotary Club of Kearney, NE