Solidarity walk against polio planned in Antananarivo
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lexpress
The article announces a four-kilometre solidarity walk in Antananarivo for World Polio Day on 24 October. The initiative by Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs follows a national vaccination campaign held from 5 to 9 October in all 23 regions, according to L’Express de Madagascar.
Rotary, Rotaract and Interact clubs will organise a four-kilometre civic solidarity walk in Antananarivo for World Polio Day, observed on 24 October, L’Express de Madagascar reports.
The walk comes after a national vaccination campaign held from 5 to 9 October in the country’s 23 regions. Combined with vitamin A supplementation, the campaign against polio and measles aimed to protect nearly six million children under five.
The World Health Organization is supporting Madagascar’s Ministry of Public Health in monitoring cases, preparing responses to outbreaks and planning vaccination campaigns. Its support also includes strengthening health workers’ skills and mobilising communities.
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