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flag On World Polio Day 2025, Rotary planted 2,000 purple crocuses in Norfolk to support global polio eradication efforts.

flag On World Polio Day, October 24, 2025, the Rotary Club of Norwich planted 2,000 purple crocus corms at Bawburgh in partnership with the John Innes Centre to support global polio eradication. flag The purple crocus symbolizes children who receive a purple ink mark after vaccination. flag The effort highlights ongoing research into safer, non-live polio vaccines using virus-like particle technology, led by Professor George Lomonossoff. flag Polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan, but outbreaks have occurred in conflict zones like Syria and Gaza due to disrupted vaccination programs. flag Rotary’s long-standing campaign, supported by partners including the Gates Foundation, continues to drive awareness and fundraising, including a literary event featuring author Ian Collins.

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