Most developed countries have been declared polio free by World Health Organization. Only Africa and Asian countries are struggling to eradicate the disease with the worst hit countries being Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Kenya has been trying hard to get the polio-free status since long. The health ministry is making serious efforts from last 3 years yet the discovery of Polio virus in Nairobi has pushed back Kenya’s efforts to be declared polio-free by 3 years.
Kenya will not be certified polio-free at least this year as planned as live viruses have been found in sewage samples collected from Nairobi.
The Ministry of Health has now embarked on an aggressive vaccination campaign efforts to try to avert a potential outbreak of the infectious disease. So, all we can do for now is hope for the best.