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Preparation for National Launch of Polio Vaccination Campaign on August 27, 2026

Latest Tanzania health news · Preparation for National Launch of Polio Vaccination Ca… explained · 2026 updates · updated Aug 20, 2026 · health news · hospitals · public health

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  • The National Polio Vaccination Campaign is set to launch on August 27, 2026, in Manyara region, Tanzania.
  • Approximately 670,000 children under the age of 10 are targeted to receive the polio vaccine during this campaign.
  • The Manyara regional government, led by Governor Queen Cuthbert Sendiga, is committed to ensuring that no child is left unvaccinated.
  • Health teams will conduct house-to-house visits and engage with communities to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination.
  • The campaign will run from August 27 to August 30, 2026, focusing on strengthening immunity against polio among children.

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