The Ministry of Health discusses with partners enhancing community coordination to ensure the success of the measles and rubella vaccination campaign.

Coordination Meeting in Aden Focuses on Immunization Campaign

A coordination meeting took place today in the temporary capital of Aden, discussing mechanisms for collaboration with partners and behavioral change working groups. The aim is to enhance efforts to successfully implement the vaccination campaign against measles and rubella, while mobilizing community and media participation to support the campaign’s activities and achieve its health objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities in Health Education

The meeting, organized by the National Center for Health and Population Education and Media, reviewed the shared roles and responsibilities in executing awareness and educational activities. Participants emphasized the need for improved coordination among various entities to ensure that health messages reach all segments of society.

Importance of Community Awareness

Dr. Ishraq Al-Sabahi, the Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Public Health and Population, highlighted the importance of uniting official, community, and media efforts to ensure the success of the vaccination campaign. She stressed that combating measles and rubella requires raising community awareness about the significance of vaccines and dispelling misconceptions associated with them.

Preventive Measures Against Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Dr. Mohammed Rajmanar, the Director General of Family Health, explained that vaccination represents one of the most crucial preventive interventions to limit the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases. He affirmed that the campaign’s success relies on community awareness and responsiveness, alongside technical and operational aspects.

Unified Efforts for Effective Communication

Dr. Aref Al-Houshabi, the Director General of the National Center for Health and Population Education and Media, underscored the importance of unifying efforts and integrating roles among government entities, partners, civil society organizations, and media outlets. He noted that community awareness serves as a fundamental pillar for the success of vaccination campaigns.

Call to Action for Community Engagement

Participants stressed the necessity of transitioning from coordination to joint fieldwork. They called for intensified awareness and media campaigns to mobilize the community and encourage families to vaccinate their children. This effort aims to reduce the spread of measles and rubella and protect children from their complications.

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