Rotary Minute: Fighting Disease

 

Beyond Polio: Global Good Health

Secretary Martha Connolly will provide a weekly "Rotary Minute" that reminds all of us of the good work done through our financial support of The Rotary Foundation.

Rotary's top priority is the , but our members take on far greater responsibilities to fight disease. They set up health camps and training facilities in undeveloped countries and in communities struggling with HIV/AIDS and malaria. They also design and build the infrastructure for doctors, nurses, governments, and partners to reach the one in six people in the world who can't afford to pay for health care.
 
There are a number of Rotary Action Groups which focus on health related challenges.
  • Alzheimer’s
  • Blindness prevention
  • Blood Donation
  • Dental volunteers
  • Diabetes
  • Family Health & AIDS Prevention
  • Health Education and Wellness
  • Hearing
  • Malaria
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Polio Survivors
  • Population growth
Disease prevention and treatment takes on many forms, from supporting studies to helping immunize people to improving drinking water and the sanitation infrastructure. The world relies on Rotary to tackle these global challenges, and to set an example for others to follow.  Visit www.Rotary.org to learn more.