Australia commits AU$80 million for polio endgame plan, cites Rotary’s role
The Australian government is providing AU$80 million over four years in support of the 2013-18 Polio Eradication and Endgame Strategic Plan. The commitment is from 2015 to 2018.
The contribution follows a $50 million commitment to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) from 2011 to 2014.
Australian Rotarians have been instrumental in advocating their government’s support for polio eradication. Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Foreign Minister Bob Carr applauded the leadership shown by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Health Organization, UNICEF and Rotary International…
