Rotary Club of Georgetown educates students on polio

The Rotary Club of Georgetown reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to eradicating polio by hosting a special event in observance of World Polio Day on Tuesday.
The club teamed up with the School of the Nations EarlyAct Club to educate the younger generation on the importance of eradicating polio worldwide.
The highlight of the event was a captivating #WorldPolioDay talk featuring the expertise of Foundation Director, Dr Ariane Mangar and Past President Ronald Burch-Smith
Dr Mangar and Burch-Smith shared their invaluable insights and engaged in a meaningful discussion with the students, shedding light on the significance of eradicating polio globally and the progress made thus far.
In a symbolic gesture, the Rotary Club presented the School of the Nations EarlyAct Club with a beautiful bench adorned with the #endpolio logo. The bench serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing battle against polio and a way to raise awareness about this devastating disease.

Polio, once a rampant global health threat, is now on the brink of eradication. With only a few countries remaining where the virus still poses a risk, we have a unique opportunity to make history.
Polio could become only the second human disease ever to be completely eradicated. The dedicated work of Rotary International, in partnership with organisations like the World Health Organisation (WHO); the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has brought us closer to this historic achievement.
“We are thrilled to be part of this momentous effort to end polio. Our collaboration with the School of the Nations EarlyAct Club highlights the importance of engaging the next generation in this cause, ensuring they understand the impact they can make by supporting the eradication of polio,” Dr Mangar related.