Health
Gambia health authorities issue alert over polio surveillance
Gambia's Ministry of Health has issued a nationwide alert urging enhanced polio surveillance and vaccination amid suspected cases in several regions.
Health officials in Gambia have activated heightened polio surveillance and immunization activities following suspected cases in multiple regions. The alert calls for rapid reporting of acute flaccid paralysis, intensified community outreach, and catch‑up vaccination campaigns targeting children under five. Public health authorities are coordinating with WHO and partners to investigate and contain potential transmission, emphasizing routine vaccination and hygiene to prevent spread.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Banjul, The Gambia
- Date added
- 2026-04-11 04:25 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- Source
- The Point
- Source published dsate/time
- 2026-04-11 04:08 UTC
- Event date/time
- 2026-04-11
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