Mandera County Department of Health has launched a five-day polio vaccination campaign aimed at boosting immunity among children and preventing potential outbreaks of the virus.
The exercise, which runs from February 21 to 25, 2025, targets over 200,000 children under the age of five across the county.
Health officials have deployed teams of vaccinators to conduct house-to-house immunization, as well as reach children at cross-border points, markets, and health facilities.
Mandera County Chief Officer for public Health, Mukhtar Isaack urged parents and guardians to ensure their children receive the polio jab.
Mukhtar also added that the county is committed in ensuring that every child under five in Mandera gets vaccinated. “I urge all parents to bring their children out for the immunization.” He added.
As part of efforts to enhance cross-border collaboration, the Kenyan health team held a synchronization meeting with Ethiopian health officials, aligning vaccination efforts to prevent cross-border transmission of the virus.
The coordination ensures that children in both countries, particularly in border communities, receive immunization, reducing the risk of polio spread.
Healthcare workers and community mobilizers will be leading the campaign, ensuring no child is left behind in the fight against polio.
