Madagascar: The polio outbreak is over but the risk remains
Ștefania Anghel
In the poorest neighborhoods of Antananarivo, Madagascar, boys find joy in breakdancing — but 8-year-old Olivier can only watch. Polio left his right leg paralyzed, a stark reminder of Madagascar’s struggle against the virus. Largely due to low vaccination rates, the country has faced six outbreaks in 30 years. The latest began in 2020 and was only officially declared over in May 2025. https://p.dw.com/p/51zh4 In remote regions like Andranamy, poor infrastructure and poverty hinder access to
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