Polio Global Eradication Initiative Stories

85pc of children affected by polio in 2023 lived in conflict-affected areas - UNICEF
85pc of children affected by polio in 2023 lived in conflict-affected areas - UNICEF
UN News  |  Oct 24, 2024

Polio outbreak confirmed in Kakuma, Turkana West as Kamukunji sewage sample tests positive
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.

Uganda on high alert after Polio outbreak in Mbale City
Uganda on high alert after Polio outbreak in Mbale City
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 17, 2024

Health officials attribute the possible outbreak to suboptimal immunisation coverage and the importation of the virus.

Kenya in race to stop polio, Rift Valley Fever, red eye disease outbreaks
Kenya in race to stop polio, Rift Valley Fever, red eye disease outbreaks
Eunice Omollo  |  Feb 02, 2024

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