Syrian Arab Republic Launches Coordinated Public Health Response Following Poliovirus Detection

The Ministry of Health in the Syrian Arab Republic, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, is strengthening vaccination and surveillance activities after poliovirus type 1 (VDPV1) was detected in two children in Deir-ez-Zor Governorate. Vaccination campaigns have begun in affected areas, with further campaigns planned to close immunity gaps and protect children.