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Thirty two new poliomyelitis cases were reported in the past week in Somalia. The total number of cases for 2013, in Somalia is 160.
The Global Polio Eradication Initiative has conducted a three month assessment of the polio outbreaks in Somalia and Kenya:
In both countries, there is a significant risk that the outbreak will extend beyond six months, due to large numbers of under vaccinated children in Somalia and inconsistent campaign quality in Kenya. Outbreak response planning should therefore continue into 2014.
There are indications that the response activities to date are having an impact: fewer cases are being reported in the area considered the ‘engine’ of the outbreak – the Banadir region of Somalia, which includes Mogadishu. Following intense outbreak response activities, including vaccination of all age groups and heightened disease surveillance, cases appear to have peaked in Banadir.
(Via Global Polio Eradication - accessed 05/09/13)
Advice for Travellers
It is recommended that travellers have a poliomyelitis booster (or course) if not already protected and take precautions with food, water and personal hygiene.
