The Department of Public Health and sanitation in collaboration with the Ministry of Health has today 07/10/2023, launched a five day polio vaccination campaign at Mkunguni Square.

The campaign started today and will run upto Wednesday 11/10/2023.

During the launch, the CEC for Health Dr.Mbarak Bahjaj, urged the community to support and cooperate with the Healthcare workers who will be visiting households to administer the vaccine to children under 5 year.

He also added that the vaccine is safe to the children.

“Lamu County has 72% overall vaccine coverage”, Dr. Bahjaj said, as he urged the Lamu community to ensure children are vaccinated to target at least 80% vaccine coverage.

The colorful ceremony was attended by County Government Officials, Officials from Ministry of Health, area MCA, County Commisioner and Religious leaders.