Nigeria’s Lagos state implemented an outbreak response campaign against polio across 57 LGAs and local council development areas July 22-25, targeting all children under age 5 with novel oral polio vaccine type 2 drops irrespective of previous immunization status. Children ages 6 months to 5 years also received vitamin A supplements, and those ages 1 to 5 received deworming tablets. All children under 5 were screened for malnutrition in a door-to-door effort that also spanned health centers, schools, religious facilities, and other venues. Additionally, Kwara state launched a polio campaign toward the end of the month in response to cVDPVs. Ben TV; PM News
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