5 REASONS WHY WE MUST ERADICATE POLIO

Since 1985 Rotary has raised US$ 2.1 billion to help to get rid of polio in 125 countries.

Polio is a major cause of paralysis and death in children and 1000 new cases occurred every day

This means 9 million children can walk and 1.5 million are alive as a result immunisation.

Afghanistan and Pakistan are the only two countries where wild polio virus is endemic and it could quickly break out again worldwide.

Every £1donated is matched by £2 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.