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Ogun to vaccinate nearly 3 million children against measles, rubella
Ogun State is launching a major vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella. The initiative will cover 2.9 million children aged nine months to 14 years. The campaign will run from January 20 to 29, 2026, with additional follow-up until February 1, 2026.
"Our target is to reach 20,000 settlements and vaccinate 2.9 million children during this exercise."
Highlights
- Dr Elijah Ogunsola announced the campaign, which will use settlement-based vaccination points instead of house-to-house visits.
- Over 7,000 personnel will be deployed, with vaccination sites set up no more than 500 metres apart for easy access.
- The campaign aims to reduce high measles cases recorded in the previous year and prevent rubella complications, especially in pregnant women.
- Schools, churches, and mosques will be targeted to ensure all eligible children are reached.
- Children turning nine months after the campaign can still get vaccinated at health centres.
