Table 1.
Public health campaigns in two regions Cameroon, 2011
| Campaign | Geographic focus | Days | Intense | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polio NID, 1st round | Far North | 3 | Y | April 1–3 |
| Polio NID, 2nd round | Far North | 3 | Y | September 30 to October 2 |
| Child Health Week | Far North | 4 | Y | May 12–15 |
| School de-worming | Far North | 11 | N | May 19–30 |
| Neglected Tropical Diseases | Far North | 60 | N | June 25 to August 29 |
| Child Health Week* | Far North | 3 | Y | November 18–20 |
| Distribution of bed nets | Far North | 6 | Y | November 25–30 |
| Meningococcal A vaccination (Menafrivac) | Far North | 7 | Y | December 6–12 |
| Polio NID, 3rd round | Far North | 3 | Y | December 20–22 |
| Child Health Week* | Centre | 4 | Y | May 12–15 |
| School de-worming | Centre | 8 | N | May 19–27 |
| Distribution of bed nets | Centre | 5 | Y | October 6 – 10 |
| Neglected Tropical Diseases | Centre 14/30 DS | 30 | N | July 15 to August 15 |
| Child Health Week* | Centre | 5 | Y | December 7–11 |
*Child Health Week involved distribution of vitamin A and Mebendazole for children between 6 and 59 months, and catch-up of routine vaccination for children <12 months of age and Tetanus Toxoid (TT) for pregnant women.