Ghana successfully ends type 2 poliovirus outbreak, maintains over 95% immunisation coverage – GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the successful closure of Ghana's type 2 poliovirus outbreak in August 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to eliminate the disease.
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has successfully concluded Ghana's type 2 poliovirus outbreak in August 2026, maintaining a robust immunisation coverage of over 95%. The achievement was celebrated alongside other countries that also closed their type 2 poliovirus outbreaks in the same month, including Burundi, Guinea-Bissau, the Republic of Congo, and Uganda.
The GHS, in collaboration with global health partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Gavi, Rotary International, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), credited their strong surveillance systems, immunisation efforts, and rapid response measures for the successful outcome. While this milestone is a significant step in Ghana's polio eradication journey, the GHS cautioned against complacency, emphasizing the importance of continued surveillance and vaccination to prevent future outbreaks.
The GHS urged the public to remain vigilant and ensure that all children receive the necessary polio vaccines to protect against the disease.
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