Why Should You Care About Polio?

Become a person of action, join Rotary - https://rotary.org/get-involved Polio cases have been reduced by over 99.9% worldwide, but the fight isn't over. In this video, we explore why it is critical to remain vigilant. Hear from WHO advisor Dr. Sunil Bahl on the role of surveillance in preventing outbreaks, visit a government lab in India, and follow the collection of an AFP (acute flaccid paralysis) sample. Discover how ongoing efforts are keeping the world closer to a polio-free future. Thanks to the World Health Organization - https://www.who.int Learn more at https://endpolio.org/ Learn more about surveillance https://www.emro.who.int/health-topic... Subscribe to Rotary turn on notifications (🔔) https://on.rotary.org/ytchannel Connect with our socials: Instagram: 📷 /   / rotaryinternational   linkedin: /   / rotary-international   podcast: / https://on.rotary.org/podcast 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Background on polio 01:17 Surveillance 02:16 Direct Testing 03:02 Genetic sequencing 03:52 Hope