On account of the commendable work of the Ministry of Well being and companions in strengthening immunisation, Angola has been free of untamed poliovirus since July 2011 and declared the interruption of polio transmission in November 2015. This milestone demonstrates the federal government’s continued dedication to public well being and represents hope for a future freed from vaccine-preventable illnesses.
The nationwide marketing campaign in opposition to polio, which runs till Sunday, will use a door-to-door technique and glued and cellular posts and goal to vaccinate greater than 5.5 million youngsters underneath the age of 5 throughout the nation.
Sadly, this yr, Angola noticed a regarding growth. 4 instances of Poliovirus Kind 2 have been detected in environmental samples of sewage water collected within the Luanda, Huambo, and Lunda Norte provinces. Moreover, two instances of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) have been reported within the province of Lunda Norte, within the municipality of Chitato. This case is not only a priority; it is a name to motion. It underscores the urgency of the nationwide polio vaccination marketing campaign and the hazard of continued poliovirus transmission amongst youngsters.
‘Vaccinating our youngsters is not only a public well being measure however, greater than that, it’s a dedication to the progress and prosperity of our nation,’ stated the Secretary of State for Public Well being, Dr Carlos Alberto Pinto de Sousa, in the course of the official launch ceremony of the polio marketing campaign, held in Luanda. “This can be a essential step in sustaining our polio-free standing and making certain the well being and way forward for our youngsters.”
The World Well being Group (WHO), UNICEF, and different UN businesses are integral crew members, collaborating intently with the Angolan authorities to make sure all youngsters are protected. “Collectively, we’re dedicated to the decisive problem of vaccinating all youngsters and eradicating polio worldwide”, stated UN Resident Coordinator Zahira Virani in the course of the ceremony, reiterating the unwavering help of the UN businesses in making certain vaccination protection for all youngsters, leaving no little one behind.
“We should do our half by informing our households, associates, colleagues, and neighbours in regards to the vaccination marketing campaign. Let’s preserve Angola’s standing as a polio-free nation!”
Polio, also referred to as polio or childish paralysis, is an acute infectious-contagious illness transmitted by direct contact with faeces. Vaccination is the first device for stopping the unfold of the poliovirus and defending youngsters.