Council on nOPV3 Polio Immunization

The City of Masvingo Health Services Department has embarked on a polio vaccination campaign as a proactive step to protect children from the debilitating disease.

This campaign is aimed at interrupting virus transmission and prevention of further outbreaks rapidly.

The novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) is being used.

The campaign is targeting all children under 10 years, with an estimate of 20 000 children to be reached during the exercise.

Campaign combined vaccination at health facilities, primary schools with a door-to-door approach, ensuring wide coverage.

There is also community engagement playing a crucial role in the success of the campaign. Strategic Social and Behavior Change (SBC) interventions helping overcome misinformation and engage communities. Faith-based support and addressing vaccine hesitancy are also essential components of the campaign.