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Rotary International
27 April 2012
Weekly Update A roundup of Rotary news
Maternal health

Haiti has the highest infant and maternal mortality rates in the Western Hemisphere. Rotarians around the world are working to reduce these rates and improve access to essential medical services for all mothers and their children.


In other news
Register online by 1 May for the 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok
Plenary session celebrating Rotary milestones in polio eradication will be available through a live webcast.

Why Congress’ support for polio eradication means so much to me
Grant Wilkins is a past RI director and member of the Rotary Club of Denver, Colorado, USA.

Rotary honors Nigerian president for supporting a polio-free world
Polio Eradication Champion Award recognizes outstanding contributions toward the goal of eliminating the disease.


Announcements
Joining together to fight hunger

Climbing Kilimanjaro to End Polio Now

Important schedule changes for the 2012 RI Convention

Rotary news in brief from around the globe

Resource guide
The Rise and Fall of Poliomyelitis
Through lively graphics, this booklet offers a history of polio at a glance.
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Rotary Video Magazine Collection 5
This set of three DVDs features more than 10 videos of Rotary's work around the globe.
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