Title: Vaccination against poliomyelitis launched in Kisangani in the DRC
Introduction :
National Minister of Health, Dr. Roger Kamba Mulamba, recently launched the second phase of the polio vaccination campaign in Kisangani, Tshopo Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. This initiative aims to protect children from 0 to 59 months against this devastating disease. The launch ceremony was organized in the presence of the Governor of the province, Madeleine Nikomba, political and administrative authorities, health actors, partners and a large audience.
The importance of vaccination:
The Minister of Health, Dr Roger Kamba, underlined the crucial importance of vaccination to prevent poliomyelitis in children. He called on parents to be aware of the dangers their children face and to open their doors to vaccination teams sent by the local health organization. By expressing their love for their children in this way, parents can prevent them from becoming disabled by a preventable disease.
The second phase of the campaign:
The second phase of the polio vaccination campaign will take place from August 10 to 12, 2023 in 11 provinces of the DRC, with a door-to-door strategy. The provinces concerned include Kasaï-Central, Kasaï Oriental, Haut Uélé, Bas Uélé, Sud-Kivu, Nord-Kivu, Ituri, Sankuru, Tshopo, Maniema, Lomami, Haut Lomami , Tanganyika and Lualaba. This initiative aims to reach nearly 10 million children and reduce the number of unvaccinated or under-vaccinated children.
Provincial government involvement:
The governor of the province of Tshopo, Madeleine Nikomba, promised the involvement of the provincial government to ensure the success of this vaccination campaign. She stressed the importance of reducing the proportion of unvaccinated children and called on the parents of Tshopo to have their children vaccinated.
Conclusion :
The polio vaccination campaign launched in Kisangani in the DRC aims to protect children against this devastating disease. With the involvement of health authorities, the provincial government and parents, it is possible to prevent poliomyelitis and prevent children from becoming disabled. By opening their doors to vaccination, parents express their love and desire to protect the health of their children