Dr Ahmed Darwish, WHO vaccination consultant in Jordan stated:
“This campaign is vital for the whole of the country. It aims to protect vulnerable children against the deadly disease of polio and measles, we urge parent to take their children to the nearest health centre in the coming two weeks to be immunized.”
Read frequently asked questions (FAQs) on polio, the national campaigns and polio vaccines
As of Wednesday 13 November, the Ministry of Health, WHO, UNICEF, and UNHCR have successfully vaccinated:
- 2 596 320 (78% of the target) with the measles and rubella vaccine,
- 800 427 (89% of the target) with oral polio vaccine,
- 489 534 (78% of the target) have recieved vitamin A supplements.
Please check back regularly for updates or contact your nearest health care facility.
