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Ongoing Efforts to Combat Polio Through Wastewater Testing

Latest Tanzania health news · Ongoing Efforts to Combat Polio Through Wastewater Test… explained · updated Aug 22, 2026 · health news · hospitals · public health

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  • A total of 587,509 children under the age of 10 in Pwani region are set to receive the nOPV2 polio vaccine from August 27 to 30, 2026.
  • This vaccination campaign is part of a nationwide effort targeting 6.5 million children across Tanzania.
  • Alfred Ngoi, the Pwani Regional Vaccination Coordinator, confirmed that the region is fully prepared for the campaign with necessary supplies and trained health workers.
  • The nOPV2 vaccine is specifically administered through vaccination campaigns to prevent polio infections, as the disease is caused by a virus that can lead to paralysis and death.
  • The second phase of the campaign will cover eight regions, including Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Tanga, Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Manyara, Dodoma, and Mara, with a third phase planned for September 29 to October 2, 2026.

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Wizara ya Afya inaendelea na mkakati wa kukabiliana na ugonjwa wa polio kwa kufanya uchunguzi wa kupima maji taka ili kubaini uwepo wa virusi vya polio na kuzuia kuenea kwa maambukizi.

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