Rotary is welcoming news that India is now no longer on the World Health Organisation list of endemic countries, having been polio free for a year.
It will only be officially declared polio free if it maintains a clean bill of health for a further two years and will be closely monitored.
The major announcement was made at the polio summit in Delhi, following a major National Immunisation Day (NID) where millions of children were immunised by Rotarians and health agencies.
It also coincides with celebrations by Rotary across the world as part of Rotary Day, Rotary’s birthday, which saw buildings illuminated with the End Polio Now message.
The historic Tower of London was lit up with the poignant message and was seen by many.
Rotarian Eve Conway, who organised the event, said: "It was a fantastic to see Rotary’s role in eradicating polio being highlighted by the media. Rotary’s commitment to bringing the curtain down on polio is as strong now as it has ever been and it is thanks also to the support of the public who have stood with us all the way."
Rotarians from Great Britain are just arriving back from the NID in Delhi, which was reported on by medical correspondent Fergus Walsh.
if you would like to be part of the battle to end polio and save children from a lifetime of pain and disability, contact your local Rotary club.
Read more about Rotary’s commitment to ending the disease here.
