Somalia Polio-Free
March 26th, 2008 at 11:09 am | posted by Virginia SimmonsWith no cases of polio in Somalia in the last year, the WHO has declared the country’s massive vaccination campaign a success.
“Some 10,000 volunteers and health workers delivered multiple doses of oral vaccine to children in Somalia’s hard-to-reach villages, nomadic communities and makeshift camps that have grown as a result of clashes between Islamic insurgents, warlords and Ethiopian-backed Somali government forces.
Bruce Aylward, director of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, said the campaign showed that the virus could be stopped in highly insecure pockets of Pakistan and Afghanistan, and densely populated corners of India where sanitation facilities are lacking.”
Read more in the Reuter’s article.
March 26th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
these rich ass actors are promoting for themselves, not a cure!!!! they are raising money for more food to feed the virus. These actors are beneifiting for themselves in the process, otherwise they would be giving more than they “EARN” . which is not earnest. they would be like the middle class if they were serious about solving the issues. it is up to the actors to set a precedent and most will follow. they can afford to cure all hunger(actors) if they all put forth all money together. dont let then distract you!!!!!! the last forest that is heavily populated with life is brazil., I bet all of these actors have brazialian cherry hardwood floors in their gigantic mandions that could house a hundred but only house 2 or so. THINK FOR YOURSELF
May 15th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
The article was great, but the response from Brian was surely off target. Since 1985 Rotarians worldwide have joined together to eliminate Polio. These are everday people with families and children of their own taking unpaid vacations to do community service. This year every Rotarian will work toward raising 100 million dollars over the next three years, and this will be matched by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Today, right now….you can make a difference -For only 60cents you can buy a Polio Vaccine. The job is almost done and Rotary volunteers will lead the way. To donate please log on to http://jupiterrotary.com
Steven Schafer President Jupiter Rotary