Somalia National Health Cluster Meeting 18th January 2024: Polio Vaccination Campaign (Jan 21-25, 2024)

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Jan 23, 2024

Somalia National Health Cluster Meeting 18th January 2024: Polio Vaccination Campaign (Jan 21-25, 2024)


Polio Vaccination Campaign (Jan 21-25, 2024):

Mission: Combat circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) through high-quality supplementary immunization activities (SIAs).

Focus: Enhance vaccination quality via:

  • Improved planning and micro-plans:Streamlining logistics and deployment.

  • Boosted team performance:Training and supervision of vaccination teams, especially in hard-to-reach areas.

  • Addressing access barriers:Identifying and overcoming geographic, security, and cultural challenges.

  • Collaboration: Strengthened partnerships with government, health sector, and civil society for coordinated response.