The Ministry of Public Health and Population has announced the successful completion of the first round of an emergency vaccination campaign against polio for children under five years old. This campaign took place from July 12 to July 14, in collaboration with both international and local partners.
Dr. Ali Al-Walidi, the Undersecretary for Primary Health Care, reported to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) that the campaign successfully vaccinated 1,358,360 children, achieving a remarkable coverage rate of 101% of the targeted population. He emphasized that this success reflects the outstanding efforts of health and educational teams working in the field.
The campaign reached 120 districts across 12 provinces, deploying a total of 6,924 vaccination teams. This included 6,079 mobile teams and 845 fixed teams, comprising 13,003 health workers and supervisors. These teams traveled through neighborhoods, areas, and villages to ensure that every household received the vaccine at no cost.
Dr. Al-Walidi provided detailed coverage statistics for the targeted provinces:
Dr. Al-Walidi stated that the central operations room recommended extending the campaign for an additional day in districts that did not meet the required coverage rates. He highlighted the importance of intensifying health education efforts to reach those who missed the vaccination or refused it.
Health education volunteers played a crucial role in mobilizing community support and increasing vaccine acceptance. They conducted 42,953 awareness sessions, reaching over 1.1 million individuals and families. The campaign also utilized extensive media outreach through 24 radio stations and 13 television channels, along with educational videos shared on social media. Mobile units equipped with loudspeakers and local mosque speakers further reinforced health messages.
This successful campaign marks a significant step in the fight against polio in Yemen, showcasing the collaborative efforts of health authorities and community members.
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