Lakes State Launches Measles Vaccination Campaign
Authorities in Lakes State have launched a 10-day Measles vaccination campaign targeting 297,867 children from 6 months to 5 years. This initiative comes after the State recorded 72 measles cases in various counties, including Rumbek centre, Wulu, Rumbek East, and Cueibet.
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Dr. Maker Malok Chieny, Director General of the State Ministry of Health, expressed concerns about the increasing cases of measles in the state. He mentioned that there have been 32 cases in Rumbek East, 27 in Rumbek Central County, 12 in Cueibet County, and 1 in Wulu County. Complications such as pneumonia and blindness have been observed in affected children.
Call for Action
Dr. Chieny appealed to the national Ministry of Health to recruit more vaccinators to reach the community quickly and effectively. Poth Majak Daljang, the State Minister of Agriculture, commended the efforts of the national Ministry of Health and health partners in supporting the vaccination program.
UNICEF’s Commitment
UNICEF Health Officer, Dr. Kawa Koul Tong, emphasized UNICEF’s commitment to partnering with the Ministry of Health to provide essential health services. He stressed the importance of vaccinating all children against measles to prevent the spread of this potentially fatal disease.
Overall, the vaccination campaign aims to protect children in Lakes State from measles and its severe complications. Families are encouraged to bring their children to designated vaccination sites to ensure their safety and well-being.
