Health Ministry intensifies fight against polio in children

The four-day campaign, running from June 8 to 11, 2026, aims to ensure that every eligible child receives polio vaccine drops. Health authorities are conducting vaccinations through house-to-house visits and at selected vaccination sites across the country. The campaign forms part of Botswana's ongoing efforts to protect children from polio and maintain the country's polio-free status.

Parents and guardians have been urged to cooperate with vaccination teams and ensure that all eligible children are reached during the exercise. In a public announcement marking the start of the campaign, health authorities described the exercise as a nationwide effort involving all districts in Botswana.