Papua New Guinea Is affected by an explosion Poliomyelitis Influenced at least two children, according to the health officials, a Immediate vaccine campaign. This country of Oceania in nearly 12 million people, after finding polio, began a national response this week in two healthy children during regular restrictions. Waste water analysis confirmed that the virus was spreadAnd the lower, Its second is the largest city.
Polyomyelitis The most infectious It often affects small children. In severe cases, this can cause stroke for life or death. Although it is often eradicated worldwide, polio is still widespread in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and other parts of the world have been booked.
Papua New Guinea was announced free of charge in 2000But it enjoyed the explosion in 2018, which frozen 26 people. Health Minister Elias Kapavor said in a statement that the situation is now “serious but managed.” “We have already dealt with this and we know what works,” Kapavor added.
There is no treatment for polyomyelitisBut it can be prevented by vaccination. However, in Papua New Guinea Many children still suffer from low immunity ratesAccording to Dr. Veera Mendonka, the country’s UNICEF representative.
The United Nations has called for a common vaccine effort, claiming that it is working with the government Get injections and distribute.
“Although focusing on stopping this eruption now, we should use this opportunity Increase 90% formal immunization Protect children for a long time, ”Mendonka said in a statement. UNICEF helps to promote monitoring The disease already in the country To make awarenessHe added.