Polio vaccination is a crucial step in ensuring the health and well-being of children. This is why the interim Governor of Maniema, Afani Idrissa Mangala, recently launched the vaccination campaign in the region. This initiative aims to target approximately 321,058 children aged 0 to 59 months.
Polio is a highly contagious disease that can cause lifelong paralysis and mobility problems. The vaccination campaign aims to prevent the spread of the disease by administering the OPV vaccine, consisting of two drops, to all children under 5 years old.
Dr Anaclet Kyanga, Acting Head of the Provincial Health Division, warns of the contagiousness of the disease, stressing that a child infected with polio can infect up to 200 to 300 other children. He therefore calls on all parents to welcome the vaccinators who will go door to door to administer the vaccine.
This vaccination campaign cannot succeed without the mobilization of everyone. The health partners involved are asking each individual to play a role in informing and encouraging their communities to participate. The campaign ends on August 13, 2023, and it is essential that every child is vaccinated to ensure maximum protection against polio.
It is important to remember that polio is transmitted through contaminated water, food or direct contact with an infected person. Vaccination is therefore the best way to prevent this devastating disease.
In conclusion, the polio vaccination campaign launched by the interim Governor of Maniema aims to protect the region’s children against this potentially paralyzing disease. Everyone’s participation is essential to ensure the success of this initiative and guarantee a healthy future for the children of Maniema.