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Zambia Launches Final Round of Polio Vaccination Campaign Targeting 3.9 Million Children
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk World Health Organization , ReliefWeb
· July 22, 2026
· 4 min read
. The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, UNICEF and other partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), has launched the final round of the Sub-National Immunization Activi
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Key takeaway 9 million children under the age of five.
Why this matters
The launch of Zambia's final round of polio vaccination campaign highlights the country's commitment to strengthening its immunization system and eradicating polio. The introduction of a solarized National Vaccine Store, supported by UNICEF, is a significant step in ensuring the potency and safety of vaccines. This initiative not only enhances the country's vaccine cold chain but also generates annual power cost savings, making the health system more resilient and efficient. The campaign's focus on six priority provinces, where immunity gaps are most pronounced, demonstrates a targeted approach to interrupting poliovirus transmission. With 3.9 million children under the age of five targeted in this final round, the success of the campaign will depend on sustained community participation and collaboration between government, health workers, and caregivers. The outcome of this campaign will have implications for Zambia's progress towards polio eradication and its ability to maintain a robust immunization system.
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Category: disaster Published: July 22, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? . The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, UNICEF and other partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), has launched the final round of the Sub-National Immunization Activi
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