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From the latest newsletter, we learn that as of 16 September 2008, the polio endemic countries accounted for 1,102 of the 1,173 new cases of polio worldwide this year. Unfortunately, the 71 cases of polio in the non-endemic countries account for more than all the cases in Afghanistan and Pakistan combined and underscore the the seriousness of importation of new cases from neighboring countries as people move across borders. India and Nigeria continue to be the countries with the most cases.
The newsletter is filled with information that will help us achieve our efforts to meet the $100 million dollar Gates Challenge. There are inspiring stories of Rotarians and clubs across the globe whose individual giving, projects and events are making a difference to help us meet the challenge by the year 2010. Some of the projects may inspire you to start a similar project in your club. Remember too, the district website (www.rotary6440.org) has a list of District 6440 club projects. To see the current newsletter, which is available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean go to:
http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_pdf/endpolionow_newsletter_current_en.pdf.
In the two months since the most recent newsletter was published, the cases of polio have increased and now surpass those reported in 2007. The World Health Organization reports that as of 28 November 2008 there are now 1510 cases, with 100 of them in non-endemic countries.
The importance of the End Polio Now effort is reinforced by the rise of nearly 200 cases this year as compared to the cases last year – and the year is not yet ended. Polio has long been gone from our shores yet the threat of polio remains just an airplane ride away. Do your part to help Rotary End Polio Now.
For the latest Polio information go to www.polioeradication.org.
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