Online Reporter
Trust Freddy
Herald Correspondent
GOVERNMENT has officially launched the national Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign aimed at protecting young children
across the country from these preventable diseases.
The campaign was inaugurated by Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora at a ceremony held at Stoneridge
Clinic in Harare.
The drive is scheduled to run from October 6 to 10, during which all children aged six months to 59 months are targeted to
receive the Measles-Rubella vaccine, along with essential Vitamin A supplementation.
Speaking on the sidelines of the official launch, Dr Mombeshora said: “Vaccination against measles and rubella offers dual
protection in a single, safe dose, preventing suffering, disability, and death. But the benefits go beyond these two diseases.
“Vaccinated children are more likely to stay healthy, attend school regularly, and contribute to their families and communities.
“Vitamin A supplementation further strengthens immunity, helping children fight infections and thrive. Healthy children are not
just a family blessing-they are the foundation of a strong Zimbabwe.”
Minister Mombeshora was accompanied by his deputy, Sleiman Kwidini, and other senior Government officials.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) country representative, Mrs Etona Ekole, said: “Today marks a powerful moment
of collective action, one that places the health and future of Zimbabwe’s children at the very heart of national priorities.
“Measles and rubella are preventable diseases, yet they continue to pose a serious threat to child survival. Every child deserves
the chance to grow up healthy, safe, and protected from diseases that we have the tools to eliminate.”
