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Governor's Message - October 2024
Rotary International focuses on two areas in October: Community Economic Development and our efforts to eradicate polio, with 24 October being World Polio Day. However, it struck me when I heard presentations at the recently concluded Action Zone in Toronto that the two are significantly aligned.
The focus on Community Economic Development aims to improve economic and social well-being in communities worldwide. Here are some of the ways that our efforts to eradicate polio have helped this focus area:
1. Reduction in Healthcare Costs: Eradicating polio reduces the financial burden on healthcare systems. Treating polio patients, especially those with long-term disabilities, is costly. Countries save on medical care, rehabilitation, and related healthcare expenses by preventing new cases. Funds can be redirected toward other pressing health concerns, improving overall health infrastructure.
2. Increase in Productivity: Polio causes paralysis and long-term disabilities, which prevent affected individuals from participating fully in the labor force. Eradicating the disease ensures that more people remain healthy and active economic contributors. There is a decrease in absenteeism due to illness, which increases productivity in workplaces and schools.