PolioPlus: Our Priority Update: February 2008 The Rotary Foundation
New Leadership & Commitments New Case for Eradication New Tools and Tactics New Leadership & Commitments New Case for Eradication New Funding Opportunities Governments of the World
Progress in Polio Eradication
Wild Poliovirus infected districts 19 Mar 2007 – 18 Sep 2007 district with wild polio virus type 1 Wild Poliovirus infected districts 19 Mar 2007 – 18 Sep 2007 district with wild polio virus type 3 area with 'indigenous‘ poliovirus
New Tools: ‘monovalent’ polio vaccines mOPV1 mOPV3 New Tools: ‘monovalent’ polio vaccines Countries using mOPV1 (22)
New Tactics in Endemic Areas Nigeria ‘IPDs’ or Immunization Plus Days since March 2006
New Tactics in Endemic Areas Pakistan/Afghanistan Synchronized campaigns since Nov 2006
New Tactics in Endemic Areas India Accelerated campaign schedule since January 2007
New Commitments New Director-General, WHO “We will complete polio eradication” Dr. Margaret Chan Acceptance speech 9 Nov 2006
Dr. Chan, India December 2007
New Commitments Head of Government Leadership Prime Minister Singh, India
New Commitments Head of Government Leadership President Karzai Afghanistan
New Commitments Head of Government Leadership First Lady of Nigeria Hajiya Turai Umaru Yar'adua
Vaccine for travel reduces risk of importations Saudi Arabia Now requires proof of OPV for entry visas
New ‘Case for Completing Polio Eradication’ 17 May 2007 Routine immunization alone would result in 200,000+ children paralyzed by polio each year. Polio “control” would cost more than eradication.
Our Commitment Overwhelming support for PolioPlus at Rotary's Council on Legislation, April 2007!
Polio Cases 2006 2007 1,997 Non Endemic Pakistan Afghanistan India 1181* Nigeria 2006 2007 *As of 22 January 2008
Rotary’s US$100 Million Challenge January 2008 - 30 December 2010 US$100 million Challenge Grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Rotary’s US$100 Million Challenge 1 January 2008 - 30 December 2010 1. Each club challenged to organize fundraising events aimed at the general public.
Rotary’s US$100 Million Challenge 2. Clubs commit to a goal of at least US$1,000 per year for the next three years. 3. All Rotarians invited to participate, with special emphasis on new members and clubs.
Rotary’s US$100 Million Challenge 4. Cash and District Designated Funds accepted. 5. Qualifies for PHF and Major Donor Recognition
Polio Eradication: Our Priority All children deserve to live in a polio-free world: Support Rotary’s US$100 Million Challenge