The Rotary International District 9212 has launched an anti-polio campaign in special schools across the Country, marking a crucial step in the ongoing battle against this crippling disease.
Speaking at the Joyland Special School in Kisumu on World Polio Day, the Regional Coordinator Engineer George Muyera revealed that many students in these specialized institutions have suffered from polio during their lives, emphasizing the urgency of the initiative.
Muyera unveiled the plan to plant a variety of tree seedlings in these schools as a part of the polio eradication effort.
Additionally, he highlighted that their goal is to plant one million trees, not only symbolizing hope but also creating economic value for the schools by focusing on fruit-bearing trees.
“Kenya has made remarkable progress in combating polio, with only one isolated case reported in Northern Kenya,” he said.
Jael Aran, a county health official, took the opportunity to encourage mothers to ensure their children receive timely polio vaccinations.
However, on July 11, 2023, the World Health Organization received an official report regarding the detection of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in Kenya, specifically within the Hagadera refugee camp, the second-largest refugee camp globally, accommodating over 100,000 refugees.
By Fredrick Odiero
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