Polio vaccination in North Kivu, Beni and Lubero, 2023
A new vaccination campaign against poliomyelitis has been launched in the far north of the North Kivu province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The cities of Beni and Butembo, as well as the territories of Beni and Lubero, are affected by this initiative aimed at protecting the health of children.
According to Doctor Bernardin Siviholya of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), the door-to-door strategy will be used to reach as many children as possible. This approach makes it possible to go directly to families and ensure that each child receives the necessary doses of polio vaccine.
Poliomyelitis is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause permanent paralysis or even death. It mainly affects children under 5 years old. Despite efforts to eradicate this disease, cases of polio still persist in certain regions of the world, particularly in Africa.
This is why this vaccination campaign is of crucial importance for the health of children in North Kivu. By reaching large numbers of children through the door-to-door strategy, authorities hope to contribute to the eradication of polio in the region and thus protect the future population.
Vaccination is an effective and safe way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. It helps strengthen children’s immune systems and avoid potentially serious complications. This is why it is essential that every child benefits from this protection.
This polio vaccination campaign demonstrates the sustained efforts of health authorities to improve the health of children in North Kivu. It is part of a global approach aimed at eliminating this devastating disease and guaranteeing a better future for all.
Everyone, from families to healthcare professionals, is invited to support this campaign by encouraging childhood vaccinations and raising awareness of the importance of disease prevention. By working together, we can turn back polio and protect the health of future generations.