End Polio Now

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For more than 35 years Rotary International and our partners have been working to #EndPolio. The global eradication of polio is within our grasp. Together, we end polio! Learn more at endpolio.org and polioeradication.org.

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.
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."
A black and white photograph of Dr. Annie Jean Macnamara.
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.
Child receives oral immunization against polio.
Panelists discuss barriers to polio eradication at a Winchester Rotary Club fundraiser.
Rotary International President Olayinka "Yinka" Babalola administers oral polio vaccine to a child being held by its mother.
Global Polio Eradication Initiative, high-level interview quote from Dr. Terdos Adhanom Ghbreyesus, (headshot pictured in the lower left of post) the Director-General of the World Health Organization. Quote Reads, "Polio eradication is proof that multilateralism works. At this year's World Health Assembly, countries from every region and every political perspective remained united behind the goal of eradicating polio. Polio shows us what is possible when we act together."
A man and a woman stand in front of a large screen showing images of polio eradication volunteers.
Volunteer marks pinky of a young child with a purple marker, indicating the child is immunized against polio.
Child receives purple marking on their pinky, indicating immunization against Polio.
Kneeling volunteer smiles at child after administering a poliovirus immunization.
A large audience seated in a conference hall with rows of chairs facing a stage. The room features a high ceiling and modern design
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.
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.
A person wearing a yellow vest with a red emblem is smiling and holding a piece of paper. The image contains the following text: "646,000+ households visited in Somalia. The Social Mobilisation Network (SOMNET) teams go door-to-door, make public announcements, and use social media to build communities' trust in vaccines and health services. They deliver polio vaccination, routine immunization, and essential health services. They helped reach 15,000+ zero-dose children in 2025. Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Strong health systems, polio free world. #EndPolio."
A person is using a water tap station outdoors. The background features a blue section with text overlay: "20,000+ people in Afghanistan access safe water." A paragraph explains that after an earthquake, the polio program helped deliver water and sanitation services. At the bottom, it says "Global Polio Eradication Initiative" and the hashtag #EndPolio.
A person administers an polio vaccine using a jet injector to a child in front of a National Emergency Operations Center banner. The setting features a stone wall in the background.
A laptop on a couch adorned with a red "End Polio Now" sticker. Next to it, a notebook with the same sticker and a black pen are resting on the couch.
A person sits comfortably on a sofa in a cozy indoor setting, wearing a mustard-colored top. The background includes a wooden chair and patterned cushions. Text on the image reads: "Influencing for Good" and "Diana Maria Pirga, Rotary Club of Türkiye Evrensel."
Three people stand with bicycles in front of a building entrance, wearing matching purple shirts that read "End Polio." They are smiling and holding small signs.
Five individuals are standing in an office setting, smiling and holding up documents. The group includes representatives with a Japan affiliation; the Japanese flag is visible in the background. The atmosphere appears formal, and there is a sense of accomplishment.
An illustration of a person in a lab coat examining a vial, surrounded by stylized swirls. The background features scientific imagery, including a syringe and laboratory flasks, with a prominent blue and gold color scheme.
A person is standing in front of a blue door, holding a child, with another child standing nearby. The person and children are showing inked fingers that indicate they have received the polio vaccine.. The person is wearing a colorful patterned garment, and the children are dressed in traditional Pakistani attire.
A hand is resting on a blue vaccine cooler with a red and yellow "End Polio Now" sticker featuring the Rotary International logo. The cooler is on a surface, and a person's legs are visible in the background.
Group of individuals involved in polio vaccination efforts in Gaza. The image includes multiple photos: a health worker administering, a person posing with another individual in a indoor setting, and a person sitting at a desk with a laptop. Text on the image reads, "Braving conflict to protect children from polio in Gaza: women at the frontline of the response."
A group of people sit at a long table in an ornately decorated room with wooden paneling and an intricate carpet. One person is standing and addressing the room. Behind the group, there is a banner with the Rotary International logo. The room appears formal, suggesting a meeting or presentation setting.
A person in formal attire sits at a desk, hands clasped, in an office setting. A quotation on the left reads, "Rotarians in Chad remain fully engaged in the fight against polio through action, supervision, and advocacy."
A group of individuals stands together indoors, smiling for a photo. They are positioned in front of banners featuring the Rotary Club and messages like "The Four-Way Test" and "End Polio Now." Some wear name tags, and one person is dressed in a red shirt with the "End Polio Now" slogan. The background features flags and additional Rotary Club materials.
Two vaccinators stand in a snowy landscape, wearing face masks and warm clothing. One holds a blue umbrella. Snow-covered trees and rocks are in the background. The scene is peaceful and wintry.
A person in a colorful shawl is administering an oral vaccine to a child. They are holding a cooler with "End Polio Now" written on it. Another person with a badge stands nearby, and someone else in a mask is holding an infant. Two other young children stand close to the group. They are in an outdoor setting beside a brick wall.
A large group of people stand and sit on a classic red double-decker bus, many wearing purple Rotary vests and holding purple items. A Rotary Club banner is displayed on the side of the bus. They are gathered on a street with bare trees in the background.
A group of people, including two individuals wearing shirts with "End Polio Now" and "Rotary" logos, are enthusiastically participating in an outdoor event. They are surrounded by others enjoying the activity, and there is a crowd and seating area in the background.
Amna Al Qubaisi, Emirati racing driver, dressed in a racing suit, smiling, with text announcing her as a new member of Team End Polio.
Image from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative showing an adult embracing a young child, both smiling, with a text overlay stating '90% of people across the world live in places free of wild polio.'
An open letter to the Heads of State of African nations, discussing the importance of the fight against polio and urging for continued support and action, signed by well-known entities, Bruno Senna, Ronald Lefebvre Diaz, Sebastian Essen, and Nancy Khomite. The letter is decorated with stylistic elements such as headers and emphasized text for clarity.
Michael McGovern speaking at a lecturn
Group of people standing on stage at an event in Abu Dhabi 2025, with a backdrop displaying "$1.9 Billion pledged to end polio for every child, everywhere."
Musicians perform in a concert hall with a large screen displaying "END POLIO NOW."