polio cases as of 31 december 2008 uttar pradesh, india
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Polio Cases as of 31 December 2008
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Uttar Pradesh, India
Wild Poliovirus
DistributionNigeria
2007 – 2008YTD
“Polio Eradication is
WHO’s top operational
priority”
Dr. Margaret ChanRI Convention17 June 2008
CommitmentsDirector-General, WHO
‘Case for Completing Polio Eradication’
17 May 2007
‘Case for Completing Polio Eradication’
17 May 2007
Polio ‘control’ would cost more than completing eradication
Having only routine immunization alone would result in 200,000+ children paralyzed by polio each year.
Having only routine immunization alone would result in 200,000+ children paralyzed by polio each year.
‘Case for Completing Polio Eradication’
17 May 2007
‘Case for Completing Polio Eradication’
17 May 2007
US$200 millionUS$200 million
Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge
Rotary’s US$200 Million ChallengeRotary’s US$200 Million Challenge
Over US$70 millionraised to date
Each club challenged to organize fundraising events aimed at the general public.
Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge
Clubs are encouraged to set yearly goals for the next three years.
Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge
All Rotarians invited to participate, with special emphasis on new clubs and members.
All Rotarians invited to participate, with special emphasis on new clubs and members.
Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge
Fundraising Successes
Purple Pinkie ProjectPurple Pinkie Project
Fundraising Successes
Car magnetsCar magnets
Loony DookLoony Dook
Fundraising Successes
Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge
Cash and District
Designated Funds
accepted.
Cash and District
Designated Funds
accepted.
Suggesting up to 20% of DDFSuggesting up to 20% of DDF
