The national campaign for vaccination against measles and rubella has been launched in Shabwa.

National Vaccination Campaign Launched in Shabwa

Today, the National Vaccination Campaign against measles and rubella commenced in Shabwa Governorate. The campaign aims to vaccinate 118,739 children aged between six months and 59 months.

Importance of the Campaign

Ahmed Al-Daghari, the Deputy Governor of Shabwa, emphasized the campaign’s significance in enhancing preventive health interventions. He highlighted the need to protect children from the risks associated with measles and rubella and their complications. Al-Daghari stressed the importance of collaboration between official and community efforts to ensure the campaign’s success and reach all targeted children.

Call to Action for Parents

Al-Daghari urged parents to actively engage with the campaign by bringing their children to health teams and centers for vaccination. He affirmed that vaccines serve as a safe and effective means of disease prevention, safeguarding children’s health and strengthening community immunity.

Commitment to Comprehensive Coverage

During the launch, Salem Bin Saree, the Deputy Director of the Public Health and Population Office in the governorate, and Dr. Saleh Faraj, the Director of Primary Health Care, underscored the importance of maintaining comprehensive field coverage for the campaign. They called for intensified community awareness regarding the significance of vaccination to achieve the campaign’s objectives and reach the targeted percentage across various districts in the governorate.

Implementation Details

Ali Salem, the Director of the Expanded Health Immunization Program in the governorate, explained that the campaign involves 285 health teams supervised by 74 supervisors. This structure ensures effective field monitoring and access to targeted children in various areas, including rural communities.

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