Polio vaccines 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...

What is known about polio's return to the Gaza Strip
Reuters  |  Aug 30, 2024

The vaccines, which were released from global emergency stockpiles, have already arrived in Gaza and are due to be issued to 640,000 children under 10...

Polio vaccines arrive in Gaza in boost to vaccination campaign: UNICEF
UN News  |  Aug 26, 2024

The risk of another deadly infectious disease also remains high with water and sanitation systems disrupted across the enclave, including at hospitals...

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...

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.