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...

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...

WHO urges Kenya to intensify polio eradication efforts amid new cases
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 15, 2024

Achieving eradication requires 100 per cent vaccine coverage; however, WHO estimates that Kenya's vaccination rate is currently around 91 per cent, wi...

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