8,000 children in disease-hit Malangawa to get measles vaccine
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Population launched a measles vaccination drive targeting 8,000 children in Malangawa Municipality amid an outbreak with confirmed cases and hospitalizations.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Population launched a measles vaccination campaign in Malangawa Municipality to vaccinate around 8,000 children aged six months to 14 years.
- At least seven children tested positive for measles and 16 others were hospitalized in early January in Malangawa.
- The outbreak has hindered Nepal's goal to eliminate measles by 2026, with previous deadlines missed and large outbreaks in 2022 and 2023.
- Health officials have requested additional vaccines from the Measles & Rubella Partnership to vaccinate all vulnerable children in the municipality to prevent further spread, especially ahead of the scheduled parliamentary election.
