Over 2.76 million children immunized against polio

A total of 2,762,305 children aged blow five were immunized against polio during the 14th nationwide immunization days staged October 14 through 18, says the health ministry.

The operation also covered 230,900 babies aged below one year who were immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, tuberculosis and measles.

A total of 4,700 teams were mobilized, comprising 16,700 persons, 2,200 vehicles operating in 22,000 immunization points.

A total of 988,260 women in procreating age were given vaccines against tetanus.

The campaign second stage will take place November 21 through 25 for children and women who did not benefit from the first stage.