Rotary's Efforts to Eradicate Polio: A Global Partnership for a Polio-Free World

Rotary's Efforts to Eradicate Polio: A Global Partnership for a Polio-Free World

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Polio remains a threat in parts of Africa and Asia, with 14 million children at risk in Ethiopia alone. Rotary International, in partnership with WHO and the UN, is working to immunize children under five. The oral vaccine offers lifelong protection, but rural areas face healthcare access challenges. Since 1988, polio cases have dropped from 125 countries to just seven. To eradicate polio, $1 billion is needed over three years for vaccines and surveillance. Rotary aims for a polio-free world by 2005, with members volunteering in immunization campaigns.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of Rotary International's efforts in Ethiopia?

Building hospitals

Educating about nutrition

Providing clean water

Immunizing children under five

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many countries reported polio cases in 1988?

200

50

125

7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as still having polio cases?

Afghanistan

Brazil

India

Nigeria

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much funding does the World Health Organization estimate is needed to eradicate polio?

750 million U.S. dollars

1 billion U.S. dollars

500 million U.S. dollars

2 billion U.S. dollars

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal set by Rotary and its partners for a polio-free world?

By 2005

By 2020

By 2010

By 1995