West Africa: Polio Campaign - Nigeria, Chad, Niger Others to Vaccinate 83 Million Children

allafrica.comPublished: 4/21/2025

Summary

A major regional push to combat polio has been launched by health ministers from five countries targeting 83 million children. The initiative aims to address a significant threat posed by the circulating poliovirus type 2, which has caused paralysis in many cases. Global partners are supporting this effort, while local teams in Adamawa State are working tirelessly to ensure every child is protected through immunization. Parents are urged to participate in the upcoming exercise to safeguard their children's health.