Polio Funding Statistics 2010-12

Friends,

It is important that we should know the facts and figures as to why we as Rotarians should donate for Polio Challenge...?

Also some people spread misconceptions that Rotarians don't contribute much for Polio except manning booths or organizing rallies.

Here are some Polio Funding Statistics 2010-12.

FUNDING FROM DONORS: (USD 1.3 billion)

G8 (USA. UK, Germany etc) 30%

Pvt (Rotary, Gates, etc) 16%

Govts (India, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia etc) 36%

Public Sector (WB, WHO, UN, ECC etc) 16%

Non G8 (Australia, Sweden, Norway etc) 02%

Total 100%

FUNDS REQUIRED FOR POLIO ERADICATION is $2.6 billion,

while the contributions total $1.3 billion.

HENCE SHORTFALL IS $1.3 BILLION (50%) for 2010/2012

For 2010/2012, 56% of all costs are for 4 Endemic Countries. 50% of that goes to India, ie. 28% of all entire Polio Eradication budget goes to India. Out of $2.6 billion required for 2010/2012, $728 million will come to India.

USA leads in contributions with over $1.8 billion to date (1985 to 2012) followed by India $1.1 billion, Rotary TRF $1.0 billion, UK $900 million and Gates Foundation $850 million.

Source: Global Polio Eradication Initiative (2010/2012)

Each national immunisation day in India involves:

225,000,000 doses of polio vaccine

2,000,000 vaccine carriers

6,300,000 icepacks

2,500,000 vaccinators

1,170,000 vaccination teams

155,000 supervisors, in 155,000 vehicles

709,000 vaccination booths

174,000,000 children immunized

Further Pls note that Rotary International has taken a pledge to make world polio free. No other organisation in the world had made such a commitment ever for any cause.

It is therefore paramount for us Rotarians to not only support this great cause but contribute towards its eradication, as well.

(Rtn. Vikas Kumar)

Hon. Club Secretary, 2011-12,

Rotary Club of Delhi Riverside, Dist 3010.

Mobile :- 98103-16383

Important Links :-

1) Facebook Page Link :- Click Here to reach facebook,

2) Web Blog of Our Club :- Just Click Here to check Web-Blog,

3) R.I.S.C. on Facebook :- Rotary Institute of Special Children,

4) Group Mail address :- rotaryriverside@googlegroups.com.