Malawi launches polio vaccine programme
## Polio Vaccination Program Launched in Blantyre, Malawi
Polio Vaccination Program Launched in Blantyre, Malawi
A vaccination program has commenced in Blantyre, Malawi, following the detection of derived poliovirus in sewage samples. The campaign targets eight districts within Blantyre, the country's second-largest city.
The initiative primarily focuses on children under the age of five, who are particularly susceptible to the disease. According to Dr. Akosua Sika Ayisi from the World Health Organization, unvaccinated and under-vaccinated children remain at risk for polio.
There is no cure for polio, emphasizing the importance of vaccination programs. Efforts are being made to ensure that every child under 15 years old is adequately protected against polio.
A vaccination program has commenced in Blantyre, Malawi, following the detection of derived poliovirus in sewage samples.
Health officials plan to extend the program to additional districts. Dr. Joe Collins Opio, UNICEF Malawi Chief of Health, stated that the goal is to have a national response across all 29 districts within four weeks. He emphasized the community's role in ensuring that children are vaccinated to protect them against polio.
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Based on reporting by Africanews.
