Mali launches polio vaccination campaign for children

The government of Mali began a four-day polio vaccination campaign on October 23, targeting children in Tombouctou, Koro, Youwarou, and Ansongo.

In Koro, health workers planned to vaccinate 150,228 children aged zero to five. Youwarou aimed to reach 46,424 children with the vaccine. Authorities in Tombouctou and Ansongo also urged parents to have their children vaccinated. The World Health Organization, Gavi, and UNICEF supported the government in organizing the campaign.