Over 1,170,000 children expected for polio vaccination in Kwilu

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Over 1,170,000 children expected for polio vaccination in Kwilu

The vice-governor of Kwilu province, Espoir Masamaki, launched a polio vaccination campaign on June 17, 2026, targeting children aged 0 to 59 months. According to Florence Ilunga, representative of the Provincial Health Division, 1,174,103 children are to be vaccinated across the province's 24 health zones. Masamaki urged healthcare providers to intensify awareness among parents about the importance of vaccination.

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