15.6 million children vaccinated against measles-rubella and typhoid
Over 4,000 “zero-dose” children—those who had never previously been vaccinated—have now received both MR and TCV vaccines.
The ongoing national immunisation campaign against Measles-Rubella (MR) and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV), which began on July 5, has received a strong and widespread response across the country, the Ministry of Health has confirmed.
In a statement issued Saturday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that 3.5 million children have already been vaccinated against measles and rubella, while 12.1 million have received the typhoid vaccine. The campaign aims to reach 6.5 million and 19.2 million children, respectively.
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Significantly, over 4,000 “zero-dose” children—those who had never previously been vaccinated—have now received both MR and TCV vaccines, marking a major step in boosting population immunity nationwide.
The Ministry has praised the efforts of caregivers, parents, healthcare workers, religious leaders, and community mobilisers for their commitment to protecting children. Their strong turnout has been evident across the country, from urban centres to remote villages.
“Every child deserves a healthy start in life,” said CS Aden Duale. “This campaign is a testament to what we can achieve when communities and health systems work together. We are seeing extraordinary levels of participation, and we thank all Kenyans for making children’s health a national priority.”
Vaccines are being offered free of charge at public health facilities and through outreach services in schools, churches, mosques, markets, and other community locations. In addition, trained health teams are conducting door-to-door visits to ensure all eligible children are reached.
With three days left in the main phase of the campaign and two additional mop-up days scheduled, the Ministry is urging all caregivers to act now. “Vaccination is safe, effective, and life-saving,” Duale emphasised, noting that both MR and TCV vaccines are World Health Organisation (WHO)-approved and have passed thorough international and local safety assessments.
The Ministry reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases, pledging to continue delivering accessible, high-quality immunisation services nationwide. Kenyans are also encouraged to seek accurate information from trusted sources such as the Ministry of Health.
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