The World Health Organization (WHO) on 25 August announced that transmission of the wild poliovirus has officially been stopped in all 47 countries of its African region. This is a historic and vital step toward global eradication of polio, which is Rotary's top priority.
After decades of hard won gains in the region, Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) - WHO, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the vaccine alliance - are proclaiming the milestone an achievement in public health. They offer it as proof that strong commitment, coordination, and perseverance can rid the world of polio.
Partnering with Brighton Central, including Brighton Foodland, the Rotary Club of Holdfast Bay collected goods for Mary’s Kitchen to assist them in supporting those in our community who are living rough or in temporary accommodation.
The project was a great example of community spirit with around $5,000 worth of goods donated by the general public during this one week collection.
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