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Next Thursday, October 24, Cartagena joins the celebration of World Polio Day with the aim of raising awareness about this disease that still affects children around the world with organized activities by the Rotary clubs of the Region, among which is Cartagena.
Every October 24, Rotary International celebrates World Poliomyelitis Day, in memory of Jonas Salk, a researcher who found the first vaccine to prevent this viral disease.
The disappearance of polio is Rotary's most important project and challenge to society since 1985.
For this reason, from Cartagena the facade of the City Hall of the City Council of Cartagena will host a screening for the anniversary of this fight for the eradication of Polio that will begin at 8.30 pm with images on the work done by clubs in the Region to throughout the year worldwide.
The Mayor of Cartagena, Ana Belén Castejón, is scheduled to attend this event.
ABOUT ROTARY
Rotary is a worldwide network of volunteer leaders who together address the most pressing problems of humanity.
Rotary brings together 1.2 million members from more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in 200 countries and geographic regions.
Through the works they undertake locally and internationally they contribute to improving the living conditions of their communities, either by providing assistance to needy families or combating polio all over the world.
More information about Rotary and its work at www.endpolio.org.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena
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