To commemorate World Polio Day observed annually on October 24, Rotary Club Mokokchung organised an “End Polio Now” car rally within Mokokchung town to raise awareness about polio and encourage public participation in the Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) programme.
The rally aimed to highlight the importance of community involvement in eradicating polio and promoting immunization efforts.
Rotary International has been a key partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) for over four decades, contributing through fundraising, advocacy, and volunteer support. Since launching its PolioPlus programme in 1985, Rotary has committed over $2.1 billion towards polio eradication efforts. Its partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and global agencies like WHO, UNICEF, and government institutions has helped reduce polio cases by over 99%.
Rotary Club Mokokchung urged citizens to support the global mission to eliminate polio and reaffirmed its commitment to building trust in vaccination programmes, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
Nagaland Rotary Club Mokokchung holds car rally to mark World Polio Day
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