Polio vaccination campaign in Yemen – in pictures

  • A Yemeni health worker visits homes during a polio vaccination campaign in Yemen's third city of Taez. All photos: AFP
    A Yemeni health worker visits homes during a polio vaccination campaign in Yemen's third city of Taez. All photos: AFP
  • She marks a child's hand to show the girl has been given the polio vaccine.
    She marks a child's hand to show the girl has been given the polio vaccine.
  • It is part of a widespread immunisation campaign in Taez.
    It is part of a widespread immunisation campaign in Taez.
  • Another Yemeni child receives a polio vaccination during a home visit by health workers.
    Another Yemeni child receives a polio vaccination during a home visit by health workers.
  • Cases of polio were reported in Yemen in late 2020 for the first time since the disease was eradicated in 2006.
    Cases of polio were reported in Yemen in late 2020 for the first time since the disease was eradicated in 2006.
  • Then, health officials said 16 cases were recorded after the Houthi rebels denied vaccination teams access to some areas for more than two years.
    Then, health officials said 16 cases were recorded after the Houthi rebels denied vaccination teams access to some areas for more than two years.
  • Low levels of immunity in children were identified as one of the main causes of polio outbreaks in Yemen.
    Low levels of immunity in children were identified as one of the main causes of polio outbreaks in Yemen.
  • Health authorities now hope vaccination campaigns, such as this one in Taez, will rid Yemen of polio once again.
    Health authorities now hope vaccination campaigns, such as this one in Taez, will rid Yemen of polio once again.