BCG vaccine Stories

Kenya receives 9.3 million vaccine doses to boost BCG and measles immunisation efforts
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 22, 2025

Nine regional depots across the country, including Nairobi, have already received the BCG vaccines from the central vaccine store in Kitengela.

Kenya to receive 2.34 million BCG vaccine doses before end of January, Health Director-General Amoth says
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 16, 2025

Health DG Dr Patrick Amoth reassured the public that delays in vaccine delivery from Gavi had been resolved.

Shortage of critical BCG vaccine puts children in Kenya at risk of getting TB
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 02, 2025

The BCG vaccine, one of the oldest immunisations still in use globally, is a cornerstone of childhood vaccination programmes.

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