PolioPlus is a polio eradication program launched by Rotary International in 1985 to immunize all of the world's children against poliomyelitis. Rotarians have contributed several hundred million dollars in funding since the effort began, together with hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours, contributing to the immunization of more than two billion children worldwide. PolioPlus operates as a partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative alongside the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and is recognized by the United Nations as the key private-sector partner in the eradication effort.
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Program StatusActive, ongoing since 1985 as the key private partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative 1 Sponsoring BodyRotary International, in partnership with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the Global Polio Eradication Initiative 1 Target PopulationChildren worldwide, with particular emphasis on under-immunized populations in polio-endemic and at-risk countries 1 Health GoalGlobal eradication of poliomyelitis through immunization campaigns, in partnership with the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1 Geographic ScopeWorldwide, with particular focus on polio-endemic countries including Nigeria, Afghanistan, and Pakistan 1 Measured ResultsMore than $850 million contributed by Rotarians since 1985, and more than two billion children immunized against polio worldwide 1 Program status (class) Classification
Program KindVaccination or Immunization Program 1 Connections
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Source Wikipedia: Rotary International
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Wikipedia- Rotary International article, PolioPlus program section, launch date
- Rotary International article, PolioPlus program section, geographic focus
Rotary International article, PolioPlus program section, WHO resolution passage
Inspired by Rotary's commitment, the World Health Organization (WHO) passed a resolution in 1988 to eradicate polio by 2000.
Rotary International article, PolioPlus program section, immunization total
more than two billion of the world's children
Rotary International article, PolioPlus program section, partnership role
the key private partner in the eradication effort
- Rotary International article, PolioPlus program section, partner list
- Rotary International article, PolioPlus program section, target population
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In 1985, Rotary launched its PolioPlus program to immunize all of the world's children against polio.
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In 1985, Rotary launched its PolioPlus program to immunize all of the world's children against polio.
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