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Kick Out Polio : des stars africaines mobilisées

À l’approche de la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations 2025, plusieurs légendes du football africain s’associent pour soutenir la lutte contre la poliomyélite. Ces joueurs rejoignent l’Initiative mondiale pour l’éradication de la polio (IMEP) et lancent la campagne panafricaine “Kick Out Polio”, qui vise à utiliser l’influence du football pour sensibiliser le public. Du 4 décembre 2025 au 18 janvier 2026, Michael Essien, Sébastien Haller, Naby Keïta, Fabrice Ondoa, Bruno Ecuele Manga et Rodolfo Bodipo Díaz encouragent les familles, les jeunes et les responsables communautaires à renforcer leur engagement dans la prévention de la maladie. La polio, décrite comme très contagieuse et invalidante, paralysait autrefois plus d’un millier d’enfants chaque jour. Le continent africain a enregistré des avancées significatives, permettant d’éviter la paralysie à 20 millions d’enfants et de sauver environ 1,5 million de vies. Cependant, des foyers de contamination subsistent […]

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WHO To Vaccinate 40,000 Children in Gaza Amid Ceasefire

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced its plan to vaccinate over 40,000 children in Gaza as a ceasefire allows intensified humanitarian operations. In phase one of the campaign, more than 10,000 children under age three were vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, polio, rotavirus, and pneumonia. Phase one, which started November 9, is being extended; phases two and three are expected in December and January, jointly run with UNICEF, UNRWA, and Gaza authorities. WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus said the truce enables expanded health services and vital reconstruction for Gaza’s devastated health system. The UN Security Council recently endorsed the ceasefire plan, brokered by US President Donald Trump, following two years of hostilities that claimed thousands of lives, with over half the deaths in Gaza reported as women and minors.

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Africa Nears Polio-Free Status, Says WHO on World Polio Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Africa is making remarkable progress toward being declared polio-free. This milestone is driven by strong regional collaboration, digital innovation, and stronger health systems across the continent. According to the WHO, coordinated vaccination campaigns between January and October 2025 reached nearly 200 million children with at least one dose of the polio vaccine. These synchronized efforts, even in challenging regions, have led to a significant drop in outbreaks. Key to this success has been the use of technology, including digital payments for vaccinators and geospatial mapping to find and immunize children in hard-to-reach communities. Despite this progress, the WHO warns that challenges remain, including declining routine immunization and vaccine hesitancy. Sustained commitment is crucial to finally eradicating the disease and strengthening health systems for the future.

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Nigeria Launches Major Integrated Vaccine Campaign in Abuja

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has launched a major integrated vaccine campaign in Abuja, targeting children from newborns up to 14 years old. The campaign combines multiple health interventions into a single effort. It includes routine immunizations, measles-rubella vaccines, polio drops, HPV vaccines for nine-year-old girls, and treatments for malaria and neglected tropical diseases. Dr. Muyi Aina, the NPHCDA CEO, stated that this integrated approach will help reach more children, reduce missed vaccinations, and significantly improve child health outcomes across the country. All services provided are free of charge. The first phase of the campaign is running from October 6th to 15th in 19 northern states and Oyo State. A second phase will cover the southern states in early 2026. The initiative is supported by international partners like WHO and UNICEF.

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