National Measles and Rubella Vaccination Campaign Begins Across the District

A five-day national Measles and Rubella vaccination campaign began on Monday across various health facilities and selected vaccination sites in the district. The campaign aims to protect children from preventable diseases and improve their overall health.

Parents and guardians turned up in large numbers at clinics, health centers, and temporary vaccination sites. Health officials said the response has been encouraging, showing strong community support for child health initiatives.

The campaign targets children aged nine to 59 months. Each child receives the combined Measles-Rubella vaccine, Vitamin A tablets to support healthy vision, and Deworming tablets to improve nutrient absorption and overall growth.

According to health workers, the inclusion of Vitamin A and deworming supplements helps strengthen immunity and reduce common childhood infections. The combined approach improves both disease prevention and nutritional health.

Vaccinations are not limited to health facilities. Teams have also been deployed to preschools, Chief’s compounds, and Village Health Worker stations to reach families in remote areas. This strategy ensures that no child misses out on the opportunity to be vaccinated, even in areas with limited access to health centers.

District health authorities emphasized that the campaign is part of the national goal to eliminate Measles and Rubella. Both diseases are highly contagious and can cause serious complications, including blindness, pneumonia, and brain damage.

Health professionals urged parents to take advantage of the campaign period and ensure their children are fully vaccinated. They also encouraged communities to share information and support outreach activities, especially in rural and hard-to-reach areas.

The campaign will run for five days, after which mobile health teams will continue follow-up visits to identify children who missed vaccination. Health officials reminded parents to bring children’s health cards for proper record keeping and future reference.

By the end of the week, the district aims to achieve high immunization coverage, ensuring children are protected and contributing to national efforts to reduce child mortality linked to vaccine-preventable diseases.