Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has officially launched the nationwide Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign 2026 from Ziaur Rahman Rural Hospital in Bagbari area of Gabtoli upazila in Bogura.
The inauguration ceremony took place on Monday noon on the hospital premises, where the prime minister formally announced the start of the campaign.
As part of his day-long visit to Bogura, Tarique also toured the hospital and exchanged views with the management committee, doctors, and local representatives.
Officials said the simultaneous launch marked the beginning of vaccination activities for children across the country.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services, a special campaign has been arranged alongside routine immunization efforts to protect children from measles and rubella.
The vaccines will be administered at designated centres in districts, upazilas, unions, and ward levels nationwide.
In his speech, the prime minister described the vaccination programme as one of the government’s most successful public health initiatives aimed at protecting children’s health.
He said every child must be brought under vaccination coverage and instructed field-level workers to remain vigilant so that no child is left out.
Health sector officials at the event said measles is a highly contagious viral disease that poses serious risks to children. Rubella, on the other hand, can cause severe complications for pregnant women. They stressed that timely vaccination is crucial for public health.
A large number of people gathered at the hospital premises from the morning, including local residents, parents, health workers, and political activists. Members of law enforcement agencies were also seen maintaining security.
Locals said the decision to launch a national programme from a rural hospital in Bogura carries special significance for the district and reflects the government’s priority toward strengthening healthcare infrastructure and public health services in the northern region.
Health experts noted that the success of the campaign will depend on public awareness, adequate vaccine supply, trained manpower, and accurate data management. Attention will now focus on how quickly all targeted children across the country can be brought under vaccination coverage.
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