The Ministry of Health has assured Kenyans that no child will miss any vaccine doses amid current shortages, citing the operational Zero-Dose Catch-Up Mechanism.

• 3.2 million doses of the Polio vaccine will be distributed by June 10, 2025.
• Ouma Oluga, Medical Services Principal Secretary, emphasized the urgency due to low stock levels of essential childhood vaccines.
• 12 out of 47 counties have reportedly run out of vaccine stocks entirely.

The Ministry of Health has announced the arrival of crucial polio and BCG vaccine doses after a nationwide shortage impacted health care facilities.

• 3.2 million doses of polio vaccine and 3.0 million doses of BCG vaccine are set to be distributed by specific dates in June 2025.
• Dr Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary, State Department for Medical Services, emphasized the ministry's commitment to ensuring equitable access to vaccines.
• The situation was worsened by global vaccine supply bottlenecks, and 12 out of 47 counties have completely run out of stock.