Govt announces new polio vaccination drive amid reports of deaths, severe side effects
The government has announced a new polio vaccination drive despite several reports of severe side effects related to the vaccine. On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Ministry of Health confirmed two fatalities following its investigation into the adverse events reported after the October 2024 polio vaccination campaign. The new drive will be conducted from November 9 […]
‘Polio vaccine is safe and effective’ – govt assures Kenyans
The Ministry of Health has issued a statement assuring Kenyans that the polio vaccination is safe and effective. Addressing the press at Afya House on Saturday, November 9, 2024, Health Director General Dr Patrick Amoth refuted ongoing claims that two children lost their lives to the vaccine saying the deaths are not attributable to the […]
Ministry of Health reports 2 deaths as investigation into polio vaccination campaign concludes
The Ministry of Health has confirmed two fatalities following its investigation into the adverse events reported after the October 2024 polio vaccination campaign. In a report dated November 8, 2024, and signed by the Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth, the Health Ministry said the campaign, which ran from October 2 to 6, 2024, […]
Govt launches probe into adverse polio vaccine effects reports
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has initiated investigations into reports of unconfirmed adverse reactions associated with the recent polio vaccination campaign, which took place nationwide from October 2 to October 6, 2024. In a statement released on Thursday, October 10, the ministry acknowledged receiving reports of adverse reactions but clarified that the information is still […]