World Polio Day
24 October 2025
This World Polio Day, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) stands firm in its promise to protect every child, everywhere, from polio. After decades of progress, now is not the time to retreat – it’s the time to recommit to fulfill our shared promise of a polio-free future for children everywhere.
Join us in calling for continued action to achieve a polio-free world by sharing the social media content below.
Relevant Handles and Hashtags
Primary Hashtags:
#EndPolio
#MakePolioHistory
2 Billion Doses of nOPV2!
Suggested Themes for Long Form Content:
- Celebrate Milestone: 2 billion doses of the novel oral polio vaccine, #nOPV2, have been delivered to children around the world.
- Thank Partners: This milestone is a testament to the dedication of the GPEI partners, country governments, and health workers on the ground, who are determined to reach every child with this lifesaving vaccine.
- Continued Commitment: Global progress against polio depends on sustained commitment from partners at every level. With continued commitment, and tools like nOPV2, we can protect children from polio’s devastating consequences. #EndPolio
Celebrate World Polio Day!
October 24 is World Polio Day! A moment to celebrate the progress, people, and innovations bringing us closer to a polio-free world. Together, we can #EndPolio. [Rotary WPD Save the Date]
Spotlight Innovations and Partnerships Paving the Way for a Polio-Free Future!
35 years ago, polio paralyzed 350,000 children a year. Today, it’s fewer than 100, thanks to decades of global collaboration. Hear @Bill Gates tell us how far we’ve come and what it will take to end polio for good. #EndPolio [Gates Notes Video]
“We innovate. We adapt. We evolve.” Learn about how the polio program is driving progress, from upgraded labs to next-generation vaccines, to #EndPolio everywhere: [Rotary Explainer Video]
Upgraded labs. Smarter vaccines. Relentless innovation. With cutting edge tools and the commitments of governments, health workers, and families to vaccinate every child, we will #EndPolio. [Rotary Explainer Video]
“Progress depends on relentless collaboration.” In a new Q&A with @Rotary, @Bill Gates highlights why continued partnership is key to ending polio for good. Learn more about his thoughts on the power of collaboration here: [Q&A with Bill Gates]
It’s not time to quit — it’s time to recommit.
In a recent joint op-ed, Dr Ziad Memish of @KSRelief_EN and @Dr_HamidJafari call for renewed global solidarity to finish the job of eradicating polio once and for all. Together, we can protect every child and #EndPolio. [photo carousel]
Every great climb takes teamwork— so does ending polio. @Rotary’s Jessie Harman reflects on her journey to Everest Base Camp, and what it taught her about the importance of perseverance in the fight to #EndPolio. [Rotary 360 Article]
Around the world, partners like @Rotary are showing us that creativity and collaboration drive efforts to #EndPolio. From Italy to Ghana to India, Rotarians are taking action to bring us closer to a polio-free future! [Rotary 360 Article]
Amplify the Dedication of Community Health Workers and Immunization Advocates!
Fighting vaccine misinformation starts with listening to communities.
Hear from @Rotary member and @UNICEF digital communications specialist, Diana Maria Pirga, about how the polio program in Pakistan is building trust one child at a time. #WorldPolioDay #EndPolio [Video with Diana Maria Pirga]
“I want to see the end of polio within my lifetime.” @RameshFerris, #TeamEndPolio champion, polio survivor and global health advocate, shares his powerful story and his call for a world where no child suffers as he did. #WorldPolioDay #EndPolio [Ramesh video]
On the ice, movement is power. ❄️
Ice skating World and Olympic Champion, @UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Yuna Kim reminds us why protecting children from polio means protecting their dreams.
#WorldPolioDay #VaccinesWork [Yuna Kim video]
Re-share Gates Foundation post: Evans Lablah is going above and beyond to protect children in Liberia from polio. Thanks to committed health workers like him, who are helping reach every child with lifesaving vaccines, we will #EndPolio everywhere.
What will it take to stop polio from harming children once and for all?
On #WorldPolioDay, join @UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and singer, @angeliquekidjo, in calling on governments and partners to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases and help #EndPolio. [Angelique Kidjo video]
5 countries.
83 million children.
One Basin, One Goal: #KickOutPolio.
Watch how a coordinated polio outbreak response across Chad, the Central African Republic, Cameroon Nigeria and Niger is helping #EndPolio once and for all. [Lake Chad Basin campaign video]
In Angola, health workers are fighting to #EndPolio by vaccinating every child possible, even in the hardest to reach places. Thanks to their dedication, we will deliver a polio-free future. [UNICEF Angola video]
When countries join forces, more children are protected.
From the Horn of Africa to the Sahel, coordinated vaccination drives are helping stop polio at borders and keep communities safe. Together, we’re building a polio-free future. [WHO AFRO graphic]
Across the Lake Chad Basin, polio survivors are encouraging parents to vaccinate their children to protect them from polio’s devastating consequences. Thanks to their dedication we will #EndPolio everywhere. [Lake Chad Basin polio survivor video]
In Gaza, humanitarian workers Dr. Younis R. Awadallah and Fairuz Abuwarda, together with their teams, UNICEF and partners, embarked on the mission of a lifetime – vaccinating over 600,000 children against polio during a war.
Watch the documentary:
#WorldPolioDay
Jacob Beautemps deep-dive video (DE)
Thank Partners and Donors for their Continued Support
This December, @mbz_foundation will bring together global leaders in the UAE to renew support to #EndPolio. With continued commitment we will #MakePolioHistory. @Rem5Studios [REM5 video]
A heartfelt thank you to the donors of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative!
Your support helps reach 370M children each year with life-saving polio vaccines, strengthening health systems along the way. Together, we are paving the path to a polio-free world! #EndPolio [GPEI Progress Tiles]
For decades, the UAE has made monumental contributions to the fight against polio as a global convener, dedicated advocate and committed donor. We thank the country, @mbz_foundation, and @MohamedBinZayed for continued support on the path to #EndPolio! [GPEI UAE GIF]
Quickly detecting polio outbreak and delivering vaccines are only #HumanlyPossible because of support from donors like @KSRelief_EN & @SaudiMOH. Thank you for helping #EndPolio and bringing us closer to a polio-free world [KSRelief Photos]
💡 Innovative financing is fueling the fight to #EndPolio. Hear Zakaria Sbitri, @EU_Commission, explain what their innovative financing partnership with @EIB & @gatesfoundation means and how smart investments are helping vaccines reach every child, everywhere.
#WorldPolioDay [EU Innovative Financing video]
The $500M support from @KSRelief to the #GPEI has helped protect children in 21 countries against polio outbreaks this year.
Dr. Al Rabeeah of KSRelief reflects on their enduring commitment to #EndPolio and the role of partnership in achieving a polio-free future. #WorldPolioDay [KSRelief video]
Burundi hadn’t seen polio in 30 years — until Kaneza. Her story shows why strong surveillance, fast detection, and accessible vaccines are critical. Read more: [here] #EndPolio
Show your support for Team End Polio
Sports legends are stepping up to help #EndPolio. Meet the newest members of Team End Polio and join the final match to protect every child from this preventable disease. Teamendpolio.org [roster graphic]
“Together, we can knock polio’s wicket out for good.” 🏏
Former Pakistan Cricket captain and passionate #TeamEndPolio Champion Misbah-ul-Haq @captainmisbahpk calls on everyone in Pakistan and the world to play their part in eradicating polio for good.
#WorldPolioDay #EndPolio [Misbah-ul-Haq Team End Polio video]
Marathon done—now onto a new race. Ending polio for good!
Proud to welcome @monakhan to #TeamEndPolio, fighting for every child’s right to be vaccinated. Let’s make polio history together. Join us: http://teamendpolio.org
#WorldPolioDay #EndPolio [Link to Mona’s video on X]
Proud to welcome Geeta Chouhan to #TeamEndPolio! 🏀
As Captain of India’s Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team and a polio survivor, Geeta knows firsthand the impact of this disease.
She’s joining the fight to ensure future generations grow up free from the risk and suffering of polio. As a team, we can #EndPolio. teamendpolio.org [Link to Geeta’s video on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook]
Meet the newest members of Team End Polio! Cricket legend, Misbah-ul-Haq. India’s women’s wheelchair basketball team captain, Geeta Chouhan. International marathoner, Mona Khan.
These sports legends are rallying families and leaders around the world to #EndPolio. They’re in it to win it, and they won’t stop until every child is safe from polio.
They’ve stepped up. Now it’s your turn. Follow the Team at teamendpolio.org [roster graphic]
Tag the athletes!
Geeta Chouhan, Indian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Team Captain
- Instagram: @geet_anu
- Facebook: @Anu Chouhan
- LinkedIn: @Geet_anu Chouhan
Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistani National Cricket Team Former Captain
- Instagram: @realmisbahulhaq
- X: @captainmisbahpk
Mona Khan, Pakistani International Marathon Runner
- X: @SyedaMonakhan
