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Community Support Urged for Polio Vaccination Campaign in Dar es Salaam

Latest Tanzania health news · Community Support Urged for Polio Vaccination Campaign… explained · updated Aug 21, 2026 · health news · hospitals · public health

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  • More than 1.3 million children under the age of 10 in Dar es Salaam are set to receive polio vaccine drops in a campaign aimed at strengthening immunity and preventing the spread of the virus.
  • The campaign will be conducted in two phases, with the first phase running from August 27 to 30, 2026, and the second phase scheduled for September 29 to October 2, 2026.
  • The campaign targets 1,337,000 children across the region, and health authorities will reach approximately 3,675 primary schools, 2,651 pre-primary schools, 344 health facilities, and 3,274 places of worship during the.
  • Ilala District Commissioner Edward Mpogolo emphasized the importance of community cooperation for the success of the campaign, urging parents, guardians, and community leaders to support vaccination efforts.
  • Dar es Salaam Regional Medical Officer Dr. Mohamed Mang’una stated that preparations are underway to ensure comprehensive coverage across the region.

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He urged parents and guardians to ensure their children receive the vaccine, stressing that the success of the campaign would depend on cooperation between health authorities and the community. 'We are calling on parents, guardians, religious leaders, teachers and the entire community to support this campaign so that every eligible child is reached,' Mr Mpogolo said.

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