The Health Office in Marib announces a successful polio vaccination campaign, achieving a 105% coverage rate in the province.

Public Health Office in Marib Reports Successful Polio Vaccination Campaign

The Public Health and Population Office in Marib has announced the successful completion of its first emergency polio vaccination campaign. The campaign achieved an impressive coverage rate of 105% among the targeted children in the province.

Vaccination Statistics

According to a statistical report received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), the campaign vaccinated 123,390 children under the age of five. This figure exceeds the initial target of 110,000 children by 5%. The campaign took place from July 12 to July 14 and was extended by an additional day to ensure comprehensive coverage, especially in rapidly expanding urban areas, villages, and displacement camps.

Outreach Efforts

The report highlights that mobile vaccination teams visited approximately 73,998 homes during the campaign. This number represents a 1.5% increase over the targeted goal of 72,900 homes. The teams worked diligently to reach every household, ensuring that no child was left unvaccinated.

Acknowledgments from Health Officials

Dr. Ahmed Al-Abadi, the Director General of the Public Health Office in Marib, expressed his gratitude to all participants involved in the vaccination campaign and the accompanying awareness efforts. He praised the coordination among field team supervisors, district coordinators, and health education volunteers. Their commitment and dedication were crucial in reaching all targeted children, even under challenging conditions.

Community Awareness and Collaboration

Dr. Al-Abadi emphasized that this significant achievement reflects the community’s awareness and underscores the importance of collaboration between the health sector and the community. He urged all stakeholders to unite their efforts to protect children from viral diseases, particularly polio, through active participation in national and emergency vaccination campaigns.

This successful campaign marks a vital step in safeguarding the health of children in Marib and demonstrates the effectiveness of community engagement in public health initiatives.

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