Lakes States Ministry of Health launches 2017 polio campaign, targeting over three hundred thousand children less than five years across the region.
The last round of vaccination in February was 115 percent in eight counties of the former Lakes State, says Simon Makoi Maker, Director of Extended Program on Immunization, Radio Good News reports.
Dr Makuach Anyuon, Acting Director in the State Ministry of Health, urges polio volunteers to work honestly.
The immunization campaign that started on Thursday is expected to last for four days.