polio eradication Stories

Kenya to benefit from Sh58 billion global polio eradication fund amid vaccine shortages
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

The pledge was announced during the annual Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada, and will support the Global Polio Eradication Initiativ...

MoH says Kenya fully stocked on vaccines as Sh4.9 billion allocation secures future supply
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

The funds, allocated in the 2025/26 financial year by the National Treasury, are expected to stabilise vaccine availability and support an expansive i...

Lancet warns of rising disease outbreaks as global childhood vaccination rates decline
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 26, 2025

Despite decades of success that have saved over 154 million children’s lives, recent years have seen growing gaps in vaccine coverage.

TikTok, politicians and influencers named top sources of disinformation in Kenya - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2025

59 per cent of Kenyans believe influencers are responsible for spreading false or misleading information, well above the global average of 47 per cent...

MPs task Health Committee with one-week probe into polio and BCG vaccine shortage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 12, 2025

The investigation comes amid rising concern from both health professionals and legislators over the unavailability of the two critical vaccines, which...

Kenya to receive BCG, polio vaccines next month - Health CS Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

Duale said the shortage, which has left thousands of children unprotected, was triggered by the Treasury’s failure to release Sh930 million in co-fina...

Trapped by borders: Migrant mothers face health inequities amid Kenya's healthcare reforms
Charity Kilei  |  May 02, 2025

The reality of young people seeking better opportunities is a challenge many countries are facing, with individuals of different nationalities coming...

Explainer: Why your child needs that polio vaccine
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 27, 2025

The WHO emphasises the importance of providing the polio vaccine to all children under five years old, starting at birth. The vaccine is typically adm...

Global immunisation campaigns struggle as funding cuts, outbreaks threaten progress
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 26, 2025

Despite the success of vaccines in saving over 150 million lives over the last five decades, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus warned that f...

Over 300,000 children vaccinated against polio in Garissa County
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 17, 2025

The five-day campaign was launched following the detection of new polio cases along the Kenya–Ethiopia border.

920,000 children in high-risk counties vaccinated against polio, says WHO
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 11, 2025

The vaccination campaign took place between February 21 and 25, 2025, as part of the second phase of mass polio immunisation in regions deemed at high...

Kenya launches second phase of mass polio vaccination to curb outbreak
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 21, 2025

The move follows the detection of a polio case near the Kenya-Ethiopia border in October 2024, prompting urgent measures to prevent further spread.

Second polio vaccine rollout faces resistance from parents over safety concerns
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 09, 2024

However, despite the widespread uncertainty, some parents who are well-informed about the importance of vaccination have chosen to move forward with v...

MoH: Why you should take your child for second round of polio vaccination
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 09, 2024

The Ministry also reaffirmed the importance of polio vaccination, which remains the most effective preventive measure against the disease.

Ministry confirms two deaths linked to polio vaccine amid safety concerns
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 08, 2024

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to bring their children for routine vaccinations as part of this essential public health effort.

Senate launches probe into polio vaccine after reports of adverse reactions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

The Senate Health Committee plans to summon Ministry of Health officials to provide clarity on the vaccine’s safety profile and address growing public...

UN chief ‘shocked’ at harrowing death and destruction in north Gaza
UN News  |  Oct 27, 2024

Since the offensive began earlier this month, hundreds of people have been killed, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, with more than 60,000 other...

Community health promoters in tireless efforts to push for polio vaccine uptake
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 24, 2024

Kavita recounts instances where she and her team visit homes multiple times, only to be met with refusals to vaccinate children.

19 cases of adverse reactions reported after polio vaccination, Health Ministry calls for calm
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2024

The campaign targeted over 3.8 million children under the age of five in nine high-risk counties, including Nairobi, Busia, Bungoma, Turkana, Trans Nz...

Kenya vaccinates 3.7 million children against polio in latest campaign
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 19, 2024

The recent polio vaccination campaign was done in Busia, Bungoma, Trans-Nzoia, West Pokot, Turkana, Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, and Kajiado.

WHO aims to begin second phase of polio campaign in Gaza on Oct. 14
Reuters  |  Oct 04, 2024

He said negotiations were ongoing and that a meeting with Israeli authorities about the next phase of the campaign was planned for Sunday.

How delayed polio detection in children causes serious health impacts
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 03, 2024

Severe cases of polio can be fatal, particularly among individuals who develop respiratory complications.

How polio shattered former senator Harold Kipchumba's dream of joining the army
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 30, 2024

At 60, Harold reflects on how polio has drastically altered his life. He feels that while many of his peers can still enjoy the freedoms of youth, he...

Polio outbreak confirmed in Kakuma, Turkana West as Kamukunji sewage sample tests positive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 30, 2024

A polio vaccination campaign has been scheduled from Wednesday, October 2, to Sunday, October 6, targeting 3, 843, 275 children.

Ruto says govt plans to curb AI-driven disinformation to safeguard democracy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 12, 2024

The move comes at a time when AI-driven disinformation campaigns are causing widespread concern globally.

Gaza: Polio vaccination campaign moves to southern areas
UN News  |  Sep 06, 2024

Vaccinations will continue over the next few days at four large health facilities to ensure no child is missed in the area.

Polio in Gaza: what does this mean for the region and the world?
The Conversation  |  Aug 31, 2024

No cases of paralytic polio have been reported in Gaza. But detecting the virus in wastewater is concerning nonetheless.

Humanitarian pauses in Gaza pave way for polio vaccinations
UN News  |  Aug 30, 2024

The campaign is all set after the delivery of 1.26 million doses of vaccines to Gaza and 500 vaccine carriers.

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