Tag: polio
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Indonesia Ends Polio Outbreak: Vaccination Milestone
Indonesia Concludes Poliovirus Type 2 Outbreak Jakarta, 21 November 2025 — Indonesia has officially declared the end of its outbreak of poliovirus type 2, a setback that emerged from years of inconsistent immunization coverage. The nationwide response, which included mass vaccination campaigns, enhanced surveillance, and robust community outreach, culminated in a milestone moment for the…
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Indonesia Announces Closure of Polio Outbreak
Indonesia Ends Polio Outbreak After Massive Vaccination Drive Indonesia has officially declared the closure of its polio outbreak, marking a landmark victory for the country’s public health system. The outbreak, which emerged from years of uneven immunization coverage, prompted a large-scale response aimed at protecting children and restoring high vaccination rates across the archipelago. Behind…
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Indonesia Declares End to Poliovirus Type 2 Outbreak After Mass Vaccination Drive
Indonesia Declares End to Poliovirus Type 2 Outbreak Jakarta, 21 November 2025 – Indonesia has officially announced the end of its outbreak of poliovirus type 2, marking a major public health milestone after years of fluctuating immunization coverage. The declaration comes on the back of an intensive vaccination campaign that reached virtually every corner of…
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Sanghar Prep Underway for Measles, Rubella and Polio Vaccination Drive
Overview of the readiness review A district readiness meeting was recently convened to assess preparations for the upcoming Measles and Rubella (MR) plus Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) vaccination campaign in Sanghar. Chaired by the Deputy Commissioner, the session focused on ensuring smooth implementation, effective coverage, and stringent safety protocols as the drive is set to…
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Preparations Reviewed for MR/OPV Vaccination Drive in Sanghar
District Readiness Meeting Oversees MR/OPV Campaign Plans A district readiness meeting was convened under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Sanghar, Sarah Javed, to review preparations for the upcoming Measles and Rubella (MR) and Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) vaccination campaign. The meeting focused on logistical arrangements, cold chain management, vaccine supplies, and coordination with local…
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Sanghar Gears Up for Measles, Rubella, and Polio Vaccination Drive
Overview of the Readiness Meeting A district readiness meeting was convened in Sanghar to review preparations for the upcoming Measles and Rubella (MR) and Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) vaccination campaign. Chaired by Deputy Commissioner Sarah Javed, the session focused on ensuring a smooth and effective rollout across the district from November 17 to November 2.…
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Western Cape Immunisation Catch-Up Drive Starts November
Protecting children through a national catch-up effort The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is mobilising a comprehensive National Immunisation Catch-up Drive from 1 to 30 November. The goal is to close the immunity gap created when children miss critical vaccine doses, a lapse that has lowered infant immunisation coverage toward the provincial target…
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Western Cape Launches National Immunisation Catch-up Drive to Close Immunity Gaps
Western Cape launches national immunisation catch-up drive The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is calling on parents and caregivers to ensure their children stay up to date with immunisations as it launches a month-long National Immunisation Catch-up Drive. Running from 1 to 30 November, the initiative aims to close the immunity gap created…