The European Region of the world was certified as polio-free
On Jun. 21, 2012, the European Region of the world was certified as polio-free. Certification followed years of…
Gates Foundation announced second grant to polio eradication
On Jan. 21, 2009, the Rotary International, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the British and German…
Gates Foundation announced first major grant to polio eradication
On Nov. 26, 2007, the Rotary International announced a partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that…
Rotary International launched a second fundraising campaign to eradicate polio
In 2002, the Rotary International launched a Polio Eradication Fundraising Campaign with a fundraising target of $80 million…
The Global Polio Laboratory Network was established
In 1990, the Global Polio Laboratory Network (GPLN) was formally established by the World Health Organization (WHO), national…
Global Polio Eradication Initiative was launched as global burden of polio impacts 350,000 in 125 countries annually
In 1988, the World Health Assembly adopted a resolution for the worldwide eradication of polio, marking the launch…
Rotary International established its PolioPlus program
In 1985, Rotary International established its PolioPlus program, which held two fundraising events. Rotary has contributed over $500…