use of OCV in Somalia

In 2011, cholera claimed more than 1000 lives in Somalia, majority of them in children under 5 years of age group. Given the precarious situation prevailing in the country, considerations for the use of oral cholera vaccines [OCVs] for a mass immunization campaign to reduce deaths particularly amongst the children were explored in a meeting held on 5-6 March 2011 in Nairobi with participation from WHO CO, EMRO, HQ and UNICEF