Africa: Pursuing the Endgame - Novel Polio Vaccine Rollout in Africa

[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville -- In November 2020, the novel Oral Polio Vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) became the first vaccine to be authorized under the WHO Emergency Use Listing. The vaccine has since been rolled out for limited initial use in countries to tackle vaccine-derived poliovirus. Dr Richelot Ayangma, Medical Officer and nOPV2 Focal Point at the WHO Regional Office for Africa explains the vital role of the vaccine in ending all forms of polio and what countries must do to ensure effective vaccination campaigns.
Source: AllAfrica News: Polio - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news