24/10/2026
WE DID NOT GET THIS FAR TO ONLY GET THIS FAR. LET’S END POLIO FOR GOOD! 🌍❤️
Every October 24, the world observes World Polio Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Jonas Salk, who led the development of the first successful inactivated polio vaccine. It is a day to celebrate how far humanity has come in the fight against polio and to remind ourselves that our mission is not yet over.
Today, Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact Clubs in Naga City came together in solidarity for our End Polio Motorcade, followed by a heartwarming Community Walk and Snack with the children of Panicuason. ❤️
As we shared smiles, stories, and simple moments with these children, we were reminded of something worth celebrating: The Philippines was certified polio-free in 2000, a milestone made possible through decades of vaccination efforts and collective action.
But while our children benefit from these efforts, children in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the last two countries where wild poliovirus remains endemic, continue to face the threat of this preventable disease.
Every child deserves the same chance to grow up healthy, safe, and free from polio, regardless of where they are born.
Through continued awareness, vaccination efforts, volunteerism, and financial contributions, we can help the Global Polio Eradication Initiative reach the last children who remain vulnerable.
WE ARE THIS CLOSE TO MAKING HISTORY! đź’›
Smallpox was the first human disease eradicated from the planet. Together, we have the opportunity to make polio the second.
And we did not come this far just to come this far.
To every Rotarian, Rotaractor, Interactor, volunteer, and supporter who joined today’s activities, thank you for keeping this mission alive.
YOU, TOO, CAN HELP END POLIO! 🌍
You don’t have to be a Rotarian to be part of this historic mission. Your contribution, no matter how small, can help fund vaccination campaigns, disease surveillance, and efforts to reach children in the world’s most vulnerable communities.
💝 DONATE TODAY THROUGH ROTARY’S OFFICIAL CHANNELS:
đź”— End Polio Now:
https://www.endpolio.org/donate
🔗 The Rotary Foundation – PolioPlus Fund:
https://my.rotary.org/en/donate
Every donation brings us one step closer to a world where no child will ever have to suffer from polio again.
The finish line is within reach. But until every child is protected, our work is not done.
❤️ LET’S END POLIO FOR GOOD!