Polio Vaccination in Southern Sudan Over 2.7 Million under five children were vaccinated against polio
Polio National Immunization Days
Following the confirmation of importation of wild polio virus to South Darfur in October (Date of onset of paralysis on September 9), Southern Sudan conducted 2 rounds of NIDs in Oct/Nov and December. The NIDs in October were staggered in two phases- the first phase was conducted from 29-31 October 2007 and the second from 5-7 November 2007. The December round was conducted from 5-7. Though the floods and the rains in some of the states made implementation difficult, most areas were covered successfully.
Problems Encountered
- Rains and floods - 2 Payams in Jon-glei State were not accessible and some villages in Western Bahr El Ghazal (WBEG) and Unity State were difficult to reach.
- Insecurity in Ayod (Jonglei Sate) and Yambio (Western Equatoria State) delayed the implementation.
- Delay in social mobilization funds from UNICEF to the State ministries - some States did not receive funds altogether such as Eastern Equatoria.
It was determined to access the flood affected areas in December as the rains and floods subside considerably during that time period.
Contact
World Health Organization
Southern Sudan Office
UN OCHA Compound
Juba, Southern Sudan
Phone: +249 811 820077
Fax: +249 811 232333
http://www.who.int
http://www.emro.who.int/sudan