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Polio vaccination in Congo, the case of the Ewo department

Polio vaccination in Congo, the case of the Ewo department

Dzagna, Corniche

Paperback

General Sociology

ISBN10: 6200739021
ISBN13: 9786200739025
Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
Published: Jul 23 2025
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An anthropological study of vaccination in the community of Ewo highlights the complex interactions between traditions, religious beliefs and public health policies. The Congolese government, in collaboration with the WHO, is making considerable efforts to promote immunization, but perceptions of the vaccine vary according to local actors. Traditional chiefs facilitate adherence by integrating vaccination into community practices, while some religious leaders express reluctance due to their spiritual interpretations. Young parents, influenced by their family and cultural environment, present contrasting attitudes, ranging from mistrust to reasoned acceptance of the vaccine. Better-adapted awareness-raising strategies, greater involvement of local authority figures and more inclusive communication would improve adherence to vaccine campaigns in rural areas.

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