WHO: Interrupted immunisation a challenge in war against polio

Although Kenya last reported polio in 2013, it continues to face the risk of imported cases from her neighbours. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for sustained efforts to eradicate polio globally.

Kenya joined the rest of the world in marking International Polio Day yesterday, with WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus reporting 99.9 per cent reduction in incidences.