Manzana
Supporter of Puntland Independence Movement
Polio vaccination campaign begins in Puntland. Approximately 550,000 children under the age of 5 will be given Polio vaccine throughout Puntland.
Also, around 485,000 children 6 months old to 5yo will be given vitamin A supplementation. Over 20% of Somali children in Somalia have Vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A deficiency can lead to many complications, the most commonly seen complication is an eye condition called xerophthalmia. This condition can lead to permanent blindness. I am glad to see Puntland giving children this supplementation.
Also, around 485,000 children 6 months old to 5yo will be given vitamin A supplementation. Over 20% of Somali children in Somalia have Vitamin A deficiency. Vitamin A deficiency can lead to many complications, the most commonly seen complication is an eye condition called xerophthalmia. This condition can lead to permanent blindness. I am glad to see Puntland giving children this supplementation.