Tanzania: Tanzania's Polio Vaccination Targets Over 1.337million U-10 Children
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- More than 1.337 million children under the age of 10 are expected to be reached during an oral polio vaccination campaign being conducted in Dar es Salaam Region as part of government efforts to strengthen immunity against the disease.
The Government of Tanzania is launching an oral polio vaccination campaign targeting over 1.337 million children under the age of 10 in the Dar es Salaam Region. The campaign, organized by the Ministry of Health, aims to administer the vaccine free of charge to eligible children, regardless of their location. It will be conducted at various sites, including homes, schools, and childcare centers.
The primary goal of the campaign is to increase children's immunity against polio and prevent potential complications associated with the disease, which can lead to paralysis. Dar es Salaam Regional Administrative Secretary, Rajabu Mhinte, emphasized the importance of vaccination in protecting children from the serious consequences of polio and called on parents, guardians, and the community to ensure the targeted age group receives the vaccine during the campaign.
He stressed that community participation is crucial for the government's efforts to control and prevent the spread of polio.
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