Over 1.5 million children vaccinated in Enugu’s measles, rubella campaign
The Enugu State Government has vaccinated more than 1.5 million children against measles and rubella as part of a statewide immunisation campaign. Dr Ifeyinwa Ani-Ocheku announced this achievement during the flag-off event at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, on Wednesday. The campaign aims to reach 2.2 million children, with health workers mobilising across communities to ensure no child is left out. The effort has been praised as a major step toward eradicating measles and rubella in the state.
What we know
- Over 1.5 million children have received the measles and rubella vaccine within one week of the campaign.
- Dr Ifeyinwa Ani-Ocheku described the campaign as “historic and deliberate,” highlighting its importance for the state’s future.
- The vaccination drive began on February 3 and will end on February 15.
- Governor Peter Mbah and other officials urged parents to ensure children aged nine months to 14 years are vaccinated before the February 15 deadline.
- No serious adverse effects have been reported since the start of the exercise.
