Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has asked all parents and caregivers across the country to take their children for vaccination before the ongoing Measles-Rubella (MR) and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) campaign ends.
In a statement on Saturday, July 12, Duale assured parents that the vaccines are safe and have been approved by the World Health Organization (WHO).
“With 3 days left in the main campaign and 2 mop-up days, the Ministry urges all caregivers to act now. Vaccination is safe, effective, and life-saving.
“Both MR and TCV vaccines are WHO-approved, having passed rigorous international and local safety reviews. They are already protecting millions of children globally,” read the statement in part.
The Health CS noted that the vaccines are being provided for free at public health facilities and outreach sites, including schools, churches, mosques, markets, and other community locations.
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Duale also said trained teams have been deployed to visit households and local centers to provide the vaccination.
The vaccination campaign, which began on July 5, is set to come to an end on Monday, July 14, 2025.
According to Duale, 3.5 million children have so far received the MR vaccine out of a target of 6.5 million, while 12.1 million have received the TCV vaccine out of 19.2 million targeted.
“Notably, over 4,000 zero-dose children—those never previously vaccinated—have now received both MR and TCV vaccines, strengthening population immunity,” Duale stated.
Further, he urged members of the public to seek accurate information from trusted sources such as the Ministry of Health, health professionals, and accredited partners.
“The Ministry of Health reaffirms the Government’s commitment to ensuring no child dies from a vaccine-preventable disease. We continue to deliver accessible, quality immunization services nationwide,” added CS Duale.
