The Ministry of Health in Kenya is encouraging parents to vaccinate their children against measles-rubella and typhoid as a national campaign nears its conclusion.

• 15.6 million children vaccinated so far, including 3.5 million for measles-rubella and 12.1 million for typhoid.
• Aden Duale, Health Cabinet Secretary, emphasized the importance of vaccination and the urgency as the campaign has 3 days left.
• The vaccines are available free of charge at public health facilities and outreach centres, with mobile teams deployed to reach hard-to-access areas.

A nationwide immunisation campaign in Kenya has successfully vaccinated over 15 million children against measles, rubella, and typhoid since it began on July 5, according to the Ministry of Health.

• 3.5 million children received the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine and 12.1 million received the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV).
• Aden Duale, Health Cabinet Secretary, commended community and health worker efforts.
• About 4,000 previously unvaccinated children were immunised, enhancing population immunity.