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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gregory Gondwe

Malawi vaccinates a new generation of children against polio, which still hasn't been eradicated

Malawi Polio - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

In a classroom in southern Malawi, children sit in rows on the floor as a health worker moves among them administering an oral vaccine that protects against polio.

The new vaccination campaign that began on Wednesday is another reminder that the world still hasn’t managed to eradicate the ancient disease, which primarily affects children and can cause paralysis. despite a concerted effort for more than 35 years by the World Health Organization and its partners.

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