The Role of WHO in Protecting Angolans Against Polio
A REPORT ON THE 2023 NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
In the months of September and October 2023, Angola witnessed a significant win in its
battle against polio, marked by a national campaign carried out in two rounds, the first on
8-11 September and the second on 13-16 October, over 5.6 million (104%) children in round
1 and 6.2 million children in round 2 (111%) were vaccinated against a target of 5.4 million.
This initiative was led by the Government of Angola with support from the Global Polio
Eradication Initiative (GPEI) and partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO),
the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Rotary International and Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC). Recognising the historical challenges in immunisation within
the country, WHO went beyond conventional efforts, deploying staff across provinces, cocoordinating
extensive training programs, and elevating community engagement to new
levels.
The National Polio Campaign brought together the diverse provinces of Angola under the
shared vision of a polio-free nation. This report will give you a brief overview of the campaign,
highlighting WHO’s role and the synergy of coordination and innovation.
Click the link below to read the entire report.