Mutengene: Population Vaccinated Against Cholera

The population of Mutengene in Tiko Subdivision had through March 24 to 28, 2021 received the second round of Cholera vaccine. 17, 649 households were targeted with a population of 49 949. The vaccine was administered on anybody above one year of age and was taken through the mouth. Each group of those that carried out the vaccination were made up of three persons. There were the mobilizers (55), Recorders and vaccinators (165).

Launching the free vaccination campaign against cholera in Mutegene Health Centre on March 24, 2021, South West Regional Delegate for Public Health, Dr. Ebongo Zacheus, said that since August 2020 when the first mass vaccination in Tiko against cholera was administered, they had not receive any confirmed case of Cholera in Tiko Health District. That they are hoping that this booster vaccine laid to rest the problem of Cholera in Tiko Health District.

Dr. Kekay Kr...