Rotary Service in India
Debbie Setlock shared with the club her recent trip to India which was a Rotary Polio Immunization event. Her trip included a visit to the Jaipur Foot Factory where prosthetic limbs are provided to Indian citizens free of charge. The Rotary team toured the Post-polio surgery ward at St. Stephen's Hospital in Delhi. That visit included meeting Dr. Mathew Varghese who has been a strong advocate for the treatment and eradication of Polio in India and the world. Besides the polio immunization event,the trip included a visit to an Eye Camp, a school Polio Rally, two toilet block dedications and of course, a visit to the Taj Mahal.
Rotary in action
 A young man testing out his new limb made for him that day at the Jaipur Foot Factory. Many Indian citizens lose limbs from farming accidents or motorcycle accidents. |  Polio immunization in the community of Mewak-Nuh , south of Delhi, India |
 Temporary Eye Camp set up to serve the needs of the community. Routine eye exams conducted and surgery appointments scheduled. This is a Rotary partnership project.
Video link to Dr. Mathew Varghese: Polio Heros in the Field: https://youtu.be/5lWEYAdU8NU |  Two new public school toilet blocks dedicated on our trip. We were warmly greeted by the children, their parents and school staff at these events. They also presented a school program for us.
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