Luanda: The provincial coordinator of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), Felismina Neto, announced on Thursday that more than one million people will be vaccinated from the 17th to the 22nd of the current month in six municipalities of the Luanda province during the 4th round of the cholera vaccination campaign. The campaign will target the municipalities of Cacuaco, Viana, Cazenga, Sambizanga, Maianga, and Mulenvos, where cases of the disease continue to be recorded. According to Angola Press News Agency, vaccination is one of the key strategies to interrupt the chain of transmission of cholera and reduce the number of cases and deaths associated with the disease. Neto emphasized the importance of the vaccine in preventing illness and death from cholera. The campaign aims to vaccinate 1,656,533 people aged one year or older, focusing on children, young people, and adults residing in the targeted municipalities. To achieve the vaccination goals, health authorities will employ various methods, inclu ding door-to-door teams, fixed posts, and mobile teams. Neto emphasized the commitment to reach the vaccination target within five days. A catch-up day is planned for June 23rd to vaccinate individuals who were not reached during the campaign. Neto reminded the public that the cholera vaccine offers protection for only six months, necessitating revaccination for those vaccinated more than six months ago. For the campaign's execution, 1,116 teams have been mobilized, including vaccinators, registrars, and social agents. The efforts will be supported by floats and community awareness campaigns to encourage public participation. Reviewing previous rounds, Neto explained that the first campaign focused on Cacuaco, the outbreak's epicenter, due to limited vaccine availability. As the disease spread, vaccination efforts expanded to other municipalities. Despite challenges, including resistance from some families for cultural and religious reasons, efforts continue to vaccinate the population. Neto warned about t he severe nature of cholera, which can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting and lead to death within hours without timely medical assistance. She urged families, community leaders, and residents' committees to collaborate in mobilizing the population, emphasizing prevention as the best way to stop the disease's spread. The meeting also assessed the progress of routine immunization in Luanda, highlighting an intensification strategy during World Immunization Day that significantly increased immunization rates. Data showed that in just six working days, the number of people vaccinated increased fivefold compared to initial routine program records, raising coverage from approximately 5% to 30%. Health authorities aim to achieve 95% vaccination coverage for each antigen by the end of the year through enhanced supervision, professional training, and improved digital records of vaccination activities.