Mega polio bicycle rally to pass through seven heritage sites on October 25
Summary
Rotary International Nepal Bhutan District 3292 will organise a mega bicycle rally in the Kathmandu Valley on October 25 to raise awareness about polio eradication. The rally will pass through seven heritage sites, ending at Patan Durbar Square, as organisers urge vaccination for all children under five.
Key Points
- Rotary International Nepal Bhutan District 3292 is organising a mega bicycle rally in Kathmandu Valley on October 25 for World Polio Day.
- The rally will begin at Bhaktapur Durbar Square and end at Patan Durbar Square, passing through major heritage sites including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath and Swayambhunath.
- Organisers want to spread awareness about ending polio and stress the importance of vaccination for children under five.
- The government provides free polio vaccination nationwide through its immunisation programme, supported by female community health volunteers.
