Polio Vaccination in Africa: Where Were the Vaccines Given and Outbreaks Explored?
In Africa, polio vaccines were mainly given through supplementary immunization in 1996. Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda carried out national and subnational immunization days. Efforts included mop-up campaigns and routine immunization to effectively fight polio. In regions with low immunization coverage, these outbreaks highlighted gaps in vaccination strategies. For instance, Nigeria experienced recurrent outbreaks despite extensive … Read more