Malawi: The Ministry of Health has recently rolled out a Measles-Rubella supplementary vaccination campaign. The officials have shared that the campaign will be taken across several districts in Malawi.
The campaign was taken to the community after a prolonged outbreak that has led to 653 confirmed cases and one death since it began in October 2024. The officials have shared that the members of the community
The campaign runs from 2 June to 6 June, 2025, is targeting children aged 9 months to 9 years. The district has been sharing the in the districts of Lilongwe, Nkhotakota, Salima, Blantyre, Ntcheu, and Mangochi. After receiving the measles-rubella vaccine, children will also receive Vitamin A supplements which is also a part of the initiative.
Secretary for Health, Dr Samson Mdolo stated in the statement that Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious complications and urged the public to seek medical attention at the first signs of symptoms such as fever, facial rash, red itchy eyes, and a runny nose.
The Ministry also shared that they are committed to make sure that the members of the community have access to the routine immunization programs. The Ministry shared that they want to make sure that they want to make sure that the immunization some of the especially in hard-to-reach areas, and called upon communities to actively participate in the campaign to protect children and prevent further spread of the disease.
Health expert George Jobe has commended the initiative, noting that the campaign will play a crucial role in reducing the risk of further outbreaks and protecting vulnerable children in high-risk districts.
The organization has shared that the members of the community, parents and guardians should support to the project. With the help of the supporters and officials, the health stakeholders can help in reducing the cases of measles in the country.
The officials have shared that the immunization effort will be organized in health facilities, schools, trading centres, and mobile outreach teams.