Launch of the polio vaccination campaign: a crucial step for the health of children in Kasai-Central
On March 27, the governor of Kasai-Central province, John Kabya Shikayi, kicked off the polio vaccination campaign. This initiative aims to immunize more than one million children aged 0 to 59 months in 26 health zones in the region, from March 28 to 30, 2024.
Poliomyelitis, a viral disease that can cause various disabilities in children, is a major public health priority. This is why the governor called on parents to mobilize massively so that their children benefit from this important protection.
This vaccination campaign is part of the global polio eradication initiative, demonstrating the international cooperation needed to fight infectious diseases.
This approach underlines the commitment of local authorities to the health of children in Kasaï-Central and highlights the importance of vaccination to protect the most vulnerable populations.
Together, let’s mobilize to end polio and provide a healthier future for our children.