Health Minister Esperance Luvindao has declared a polio outbreak and announced a third nationwide vaccination campaign from 20 to 23 April 2026 for children aged 10 and below.

Providing an update, health officials said 81% of targeted children were vaccinated during round one, while coverage increased to 90% in round two. Despite the improvement, Luvindao warned that the remaining gap leaves room for the virus to continue circulating.

The ministry, supported by the World Health Organisation, has urged parents to vaccinate children even if they have already received previous doses. Concerns remain over cross-border infections from Angola and Malawi.

Community leaders and media, including NBC TV and radio with different language services, have been mobilised to raise awareness and counter misinformation.