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Rotary International President Yinka Babalola explains why he traveled to northern Nigeria, against advice, to help stop wild polio.
As a club president, Babalola strengthened advocacy and raised awareness of polio. Before Nigeria was declared free of wild polio, cases were rising in the north. Many people warned him not to go because of the security risks. But he had lived and studied in the region and understood the communities there. He explains why progress starts with trust, and why trust is built by showing up, listening, and finding common ground.
Today, wild poliovirus remains in only two countries: Afghanistan and Pakistan. President Yinka shares why Rotary and its partners are closer than ever to eradication, and why members will keep working until every child is protected.
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Rotary International President Yinka Babalola shares why showing up is essential to the global fight to end polio.
After traveling to northern Nigeria against security warnings, President Babalola explains how building trust within communities was the turning point for local immunization efforts. By listening to local leaders and finding common ground, his team helped secure the path toward a healthier future for millions of children.
Today, wild poliovirus remains in only two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Rotary continues its commitment to polio eradication by working closely with partners to ensure every child is protected. This video covers the progress made through decades of determination and the ongoing strategy to reach the final goal: a polio-free world.
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