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Namibia: Oshikoto targets more than 68 000 children for polio vaccination – News

Namibia: Oshikoto targets more than 68 000 children for polio vaccination – News

Africa Links 24 with Max Heinrich
Published on 2026-01-22 07:17:55

The Oshikoto Regional Health Directorate is targeting more than 68 000 children under age 10 for polio vaccination.

The announcement was made by the chief health programme officer for family health in Oshikoto, Cecilia Nghidimondjila, at a meeting on Wednesday.

The first round of the vaccination campaign will commence Monday 26 January until Thursday 29 January, while the second round will start on 24 February.

“All children in this age group will receive two vaccine doses –…

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