Canada Helps Eradicate Polio in Sub-Saharan Africa and Afghanistan

Ottawa – The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced today Canada’s support towards eradicating polio in sub-Saharan Africa and Afghanistan, in partnership with Rotary International. Today's announcement of $30 million will help immunize children in sub-Saharan Africa of which at least $15 million will go to Nigeria, where polio is still endemic. This commitment is in addition... [read full story]