District 5710 Joins Governor Kelly to Proclaim World Polio Day
Rotary District 5710 recently joined Governor Laura Kelly at the Kansas State Capitol to sign an official World Polio Day proclamation. The ceremony recognized Rotary International's historic efforts in the global fight to eradicate polio and highlighted Kansas's commitment to supporting this critical public health initiative.
World Polio Day, observed annually on October 24, commemorates the birthday of Dr. Jonas Salk, who developed the first successful polio vaccine. Since Rotary International launched its PolioPlus program in 1985, the organization has contributed more than $2.6 billion to polio eradication efforts worldwide, helping to reduce cases by 99.9% since 1988. Today, polio remains endemic in only two countries, and the World Health Organization has set a goal to interrupt all wild poliovirus transmission by the end of 2026.
This proclamation represents a powerful affirmation of Kansas Rotarians' dedication to ending polio forever.
