Event Date : 2024-07
Polio Outbreak Declared in Yemen – August 2020
EpidemicDisaster Overview
Disaster type: Epidemic
Disaster-Affected People: 19
Affected Countries/Regions: Yemen
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:
polio vaccine, first aid kit, clean drinking water, nutritional supplements, sanitation supplies
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Disaster Overview : A polio outbreak has emerged in Yemen's Sa’ada Governorate, impacting children aged 8 months to 13 years. The Limited immunization levels and delayed detection due to shipment challenges have exacerbated the situation. This outbreak comes on top of over two years of inaccessibility to the region for polio vaccination programs.
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