Polio — Central African Republic
Two cases of vaccine-derived poliovirus have been reported from Bambari health district. The index case presented with acute flaccid paralysis [AFP], while the 2nd case was an asymptomatic contact of the index case. There is a high risk of transmission of the virus, as both cases were among internally displaced person with an estimated population of 8000. The 2 cases had no previous history of vaccination for polio. Vaccination coverage in the affected district is 50%, with insecurity being
…
