Gov flags gaps assome children miss polio vaccines
The Namibian Ministry of Health has identified gaps in its recent polio vaccination campaign despite achieving over 90 percent coverage. Officials are now reviewing logistics, data quality, and team deployment to ensure all children under 10 are protected against the virus.
Why it matters
Addressing vaccination gaps is critical to preventing the spread of vaccine-derived poliovirus and maintaining public health security in the region.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has acknowledged that some children were missed during recent polio outbreak response vaccination campaigns, even as Namibia% coverage of more than 90 percent in its nationwide rollout.
The article reports on government statements and public health data without injecting political opinion or inflammatory language.
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