The Ghana Health Service has announced a nationwide immunization campaign against measles, focusing on children aged nine to 59 months.
The program will run from Wednesday, October 2, to Sunday, October 6, 2024.
This initiative is designed to protect children from measles and rubella while also offering essential vitamin A supplements to promote overall health.
Speaking at a press conference in the Upper East Region, Regional Director of Health Service, Dr. Samuel Boakye-Boateng, emphasized the significance of the campaign, citing recent measles outbreaks in the region.
The Bawku West and Garu Districts were notably affected, alongside sporadic cases in five other districts.
“This is a nationwide supplemental immunization activity, integrating measles-rubella vaccines with vitamin A supplementation. Earlier this year, we saw outbreaks across the country, including in the Upper East, where some districts recorded multiple cases” Dr. Boakye-Boateng explained.
He further clarified that, an outbreak is defined as three or more cases in a district, which was observed in Bawku West and Garu, prompting further investigation.
