polio kenya Stories

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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