Kenya is set to launch a national vaccination campaign against measles-rubella and typhoid from July 5 to 14, 2025, in response to a rise in antimicrobial-resistant typhoid cases affecting children.

• 2,949 measles cases and 18 deaths have been reported between January 2024 and February 2025.
• Adan Duale, Health Cabinet Secretary, emphasizes the importance of vaccination in preventing disease.
• Children aged 9 to 59 months will receive the Measles-Rubella vaccine, and those up to 14 years will receive the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine, aiming for 95% MR coverage and 80% TCV coverage.

The Ministry of Health in Kenya is launching a national immunization campaign against Typhoid and Measles-Rubella from July 5 to July 14, aiming to protect children.

• Children aged 9 to 59 months will receive the MR vaccine; those aged 9 to 14 months will get the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV).
• The campaign addresses rising cases of antimicrobial-resistant typhoid and a confirmed measles outbreak in 18 counties.
• Approximately 2,949 cases of measles and 18 deaths have been reported since January 2024.

The Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide immunization campaign aimed at children under 15, targeting Typhoid and Measles-Rubella, set for July 5 to July 14, 2025.

• 95% MR coverage and 80% TCV coverage are the campaign's goals.
• Aden Duale, Health Cabinet Secretary, emphasizes the urgency due to rising cases of drug-resistant typhoid.
• Recent data shows 2,949 cases and 18 deaths from measles in 18 counties between January 2024 and February 2025.