As you know, every month is dedicated to one of the major themes of our Rotary lives; this month the theme is that which RI is perhaps best known for, at least among non-Rotarians.
The eradication of polio has of course been Rotary International's s major worldwide, corporate effort since the early 1980’s. And remarkable progress has been made. The job is not finished however, and you can rest assured that we will not, cannot, set this torch down until that job is finished.
Disease prevention and treatment is one of the Rotary Foundation Areas of Focus. And for good reason. The health and vitality of a person, a family and a community can be seriously impaired by what in many cases is a preventable disease. Disease prevention is really a keystone to progress in other areas as well because of the interplay with other areas of focus like Water and Sanitation and Maternal & Child Health.
The eradication of polio has of course been Rotary International's s major worldwide, corporate effort since the early 1980’s. And remarkable progress has been made. The job is not finished however, and you can rest assured that we will not, cannot, set this torch down until that job is finished.
Disease prevention and treatment is one of the Rotary Foundation Areas of Focus. And for good reason. The health and vitality of a person, a family and a community can be seriously impaired by what in many cases is a preventable disease. Disease prevention is really a keystone to progress in other areas as well because of the interplay with other areas of focus like Water and Sanitation and Maternal & Child Health.
Click "Read More" to learn what you can do to support this effort:
What can you do?
- See what Rotarians are doing in Disease Prevention and Treatment
- Learn more about our efforts to End Polio.
- Check out the Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASRAG).
- Browse Rotary Showcase for member projects helping to fight disease and see what other Rotarians and Clubs are doing.
- Or you can find a project to sponsor on Rotary Ideas.
You’re a Rotarian. You’re a Difference Maker! Just IMAGINE what you and/or your club can do to improve health around the world.