World Polio Day
24 October 2024
This World Polio Day, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) shines a spotlight on the unwavering dedication of individuals and communities who are working tirelessly to eradicate polio. From community health workers and immunization advocates to vaccine manufacturers and donors, their collective efforts have brought us to the brink of eradication with a 99.9% reduction in cases. With renewed commitment and teamwork, we can overcome the remaining challenges and end this preventable disease once and for all.
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
- #HumanlyPossible
Spotlight the innovations and partnerships paving the way for a polio-free future
Just two lifesaving vaccine drops protect a child from polio.
Indian vaccine manufacturer Biological E has joined Indonesia’s Bio Farma to produce the world’s supply of the next-generation polio vaccine, nOPV2, helping ensure every child, everywhere has access to polio vaccines.
We have the right tools, but it takes commitment from governments, health workers, and families to ensure all children are vaccinated. Together, we can #EndPolio! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xobs_vtInjg
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On World Polio Day, we celebrate innovations like nOPV2, a next-gen vaccine helping prevent outbreaks worldwide.
Thanks to @biological_e & @biofarmaID, & the commitment of governments, health workers, and families, eradicating polio is within reach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xobs_vtInjg
How is innovation shaping the future of polio eradication? Join @biofarmaID‘s Head of Product Development as he discusses the next-gen polio vaccine nOPV2 and the role of global collaboration in safeguarding every child. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlbuEJMs1HE
Eradicating polio requires a global team utilizing each other’s strengths and rallying around a common goal: a polio-free world.
We’re down to the final few innings against polio, can we count on your support for Team #EndPolio? Learn more at Teamendpolio.org.
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Every child deserves protection from deadly, preventable diseases like polio. This World Polio Day, I’m supporting Team End Polio—sports legends from around the world united by one dream. A polio-free world.
Visit Teamendpolio.org & join us in the final match to #EndPolio.
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This World Polio Day, I’m rooting for sports legends and Team End Polio members @MichaelEssien, @MindaDentler, and @RameshFerris. They are inspiring the world in the fight to #EndPolio: https://www.rotary.org/en/international-athletes-speak-out-about-polio
Check out teamendpolio.org to get involved.
This World Polio Day, we’re teaming up with @PSG_inside to score big and #EndPolio for good.
When it comes football—and vaccinating every child against polio—we’re stronger when we work as a team. Join the final match against this preventable disease at teamendpolio.org.
Quote this Tweet: https://x.com/PSG_inside/status/1849422394500198845
Amplify the stories of community health workers and voices of immunization advocates
Muddy roads. Long distances.
Nothing will stop these awe-inspiring health workers in Sudan from reaching children with life-saving polio vaccines.
They prove that with enough support, it is #HumanlyPossible to #EndPolio – forever.
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Jean-Marc Giboux captured 18 years of the fight to #EndPolio, following volunteers, nurses & teachers from Sudan to India. His photos tell a story of resilience, determination, and hope, and remind us a polio-free world is still possible.
🎧: https://pod.link/rotary/episode/4407d4035b27e5df74240b318170ed41
On this World Polio Day let’s recognize the strides taken to #EndPolio cases and outbreaks.
Discover what it took to stop a polio outbreak in Mozambique and how to prevent future ones: https://www.cdc.gov/global-immunization/stories/polio-response-in-mozambique.htl
@Anne_W_Strike knows “a single moment can change the course of a child’s life.” To #EndPolio, we need more support from donors like @FCDOGovUK. We urge @AnnelieseDodds to commit £100M to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative for the next two years. https://polioeradication.org/news/polio-anywhere-is-a-threat-everywhere-why-the-uk-must-act/
Polio knows no borders—and neither does the fight to end it. Kenya & Uganda have joined forces in a cross-border vaccination effort, protecting millions of children in remote areas! See why: https://www.afro.who.int/news/kenya-uganda-cross-border-polio-vaccination-reaches-65-million-children
Music has the unique ability to inspire action, and this new track from West Africa’s brightest artists does that. It’s a call to protect every child and end zero-dose cases for good. Together, we can make sure no child is left behind. #EndPolio
[Link to UNICEF ‘No More Zero Dose’ song embargoed until 24 October 8pm (GMT+1)]
We’re excited to see the power of music being used to drive home a vital message—every child deserves life-saving vaccines.
With incredible artists from across West Africa coming together for this song, we’re one step closer to ensuring #NoMoreZeroDose.
Let’s continue the push to protect our children against polio and other preventable diseases. #EndPolio
Stream and share!
[Link to UNICEF ‘No More Zero Dose’ song embargoed until 24 October 8pm (GMT+1)]
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Showcase content from WHO EMRO, WHO AFRO, and mark the polio-free anniversaries in South-East Asia and the Americas
WHO AFRO , UNICEF Africa, PAHO and the toolkit of WHO EMRO for more content and ways to get involved.
When global polio eradication feels like an impossible dream, we must remember India 
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In 2014, the impossible became possible when the South-East Asia region was certified wild polio-free. But until the world is polio-free, we must remain vigilant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5a-tPCRtaU
Join @pahowho on #WorldPolioDay (Oct. 24) for a webinar celebrating 30 years of the Americas free from wild polio!
Learn from experts about the crucial role of vaccines and continued vigilance in ensuring a polio-free future. Register here: https://www.paho.org/en/events/webinar-celebrate-30-more-years-free-wild-polio-americas
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This World Polio Day we recognize the health leadership across the @WHOEMRO who’re renewing their commitments to ensure a lasting polio-free world by taking bold steps to #EndPolio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWk4mRPsZaE
Member States in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region are committed to rapidly respond to variant poliovirus outbreaks. By strengthening surveillance and deploying nOPV2, we’re ensuring swift action when cVDPV2 is detected. Together, we can #EndPolio for good.
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🔍 This #WorldPolioDay, data speaks volumes! The African Region’s efforts to halt polio are paying off, with significant reductions in poliovirus detections. A testament to teamwork and determination!
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Celebrate recent donor commitments to the eradication effort
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
Canada’s Can$151M pledge to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative helps our efforts to protect every child, everywhere from polio. A huge thank you to @CanadaDev for standing with us in this critical fight to #EndPolio!
L’engagement du Canada à hauteur de Can$151M en faveur du GPEI contribue à nos efforts pour protéger chaque enfant, partout dans le monde, contre la poliomyélite. Un grand merci à @DevCanada de se tenir à nos côtés dans cette lutte cruciale pour #EndPolio ! https://polioeradication.org/news/gpei-welcomes-canadas-pledge-of-can-151-million-to-achieve-global-eradication-of-polio-and-build-stronger-health-systems-worldwide/
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 UAE and @MohamedBinZayed for this continued support on the path to #EndPolio!
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A lasting polio-free world is within reach thanks to the strong regional leadership and commitments to funding, advocacy, & partnerships from Member States in @WHOEMRO. Member States are demonstrating that in an increasingly connected world, polio is everyone’s problem to solve. [Insert Qatar, UAE or KSA Graphic]
Quickly detecting polio outbreaks🔎 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.
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A healthier, more resilient, polio-free world is achievable—but only with women in the lead. We welcome @SvenjaSchulze68 and @SaniaNishtar as the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s newest Gender Champions and thank them for making this future a reality!
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Eine widerstandsfähigere, poliofreie Welt ist erreichbar – aber nur mit Frauen an der Spitze. Wir begrüßen @SvenjaSchulze68 und @SaniaNishtar als die neuesten Gender Champions der Global Polio Eradication Initiative!
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