A special measles-rubella vaccination campaign will kick off on Sunday, prioritising children aged six months to 59 months in 30 upazilas across 18 districts.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakawat Hossain announced the programme at a press briefing at the secretariat on Saturday afternoon. He said the drive will start simultaneously at 9am in the selected upazilas.
“The campaign has been launched after identifying high-risk areas based on recommendations from national and international experts,” the minister said.
The 30 upazilas selected for the first phase include-- Godagari in Rajshahi, Nawabganj in Dhaka, Louhajang, Sadar and Srinagar upazilas in Munshiganj, Nalchity in Jhalokathi, Trishal, Sadar and Fulbaria upazilas in Mymensingh, Haimchar and Sadar upazlas of Chandpur, Mehendiganj and Bakerganj upazilas of Barishal, Ishwardi, Sadar, Atgharia and Bera upazilas of Pabna, Porsha of Naogaon, Gazipur Sadar, Atpara upazila of Netrokona, Jazira upazila of Shariatpur, Barguna Sadar, Madaripur Sadar, Maheshkhali and Ramu upazilas of Cox's Bazar, Sadar, Shibganj and Bholahat upazilas of Chapainawabganj, Natore Sadar and Sadar upazila of Jashore districts.
On the inaugural day, senior officials from the Ministry of Health will oversee the campaign at five centres, while local administrations and civil surgeons will manage activities in the remaining upazilas.
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