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.