By Chris Chikelue
Anambra State Government/the Ministry of Health Anambra State has announced that it will be joining other states in the country to conduct and vaccinate children aged 0 to 14 years with the MEASLES / RUBELLA VACCINE.
According to the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike the Date for the exercise is February 4 to 15, 2026 and the venues are Schools, Churches, Mosques, homes and Healthcare Centres in the state.
“Vaccination will continue after this campaign at our various Healthcare facilities across the state.
“The Government hinted that MEASLES and RUBELLA are deadly diseases, which can cause miscarriages in pregnant women, brain damage, blindness and death.
“The vaccines are safe, effective and paid for by the Government. Leave no child aged 0 to 14 years behind.”
It is pertinent to mention that parents should comply with this message for a healthy Anambra State.
