October 2023: Zimbabwe ran a nationwide anti-polio effort

Zimbabwe ran a nationwide anti-polio effort October 10-13, targeting 2.6 million children under age 5 amid a resurgence of the disease in neighboring countries. The campaign included door-to-door immunization and extended to clinics and hospitals across the country as well as strategic points such as bus terminals. The country conducted four drives within the last year (adding the last two in response to outbreaks in Malawi and Mozambique), with the latest taking place at the end of June. Zimbabwe Situation; WHO AFRO