Uasin Gishu county targets to reach over 670,000 children as vaccination campaign against measles and TB kicks off

Uasin Gishu Launches Mass Vaccination Campaign for Children
Uasin Gishu County is set to vaccinate over 667,000 children as part of a nationwide campaign against measles-rubella (MR) and typhoid, running from July 4 to 13, 2025.
Key Details:
Targeted groups:
MR vaccine: 7.5 million children aged 9 months to 5 years nationwide; Uasin Gishu targets 137,127 children.
Typhoid conjugate vaccine: 19.2 million children aged 9 months to 14 years nationwide; Uasin Gishu targets 430,017 children.
Preparation: Subcounty health teams have been trained and equipped to ensure effective coverage across all six subcounties.
Coverage goals: At least 95% for MR and 80% for typhoid nationwide.
Importance: The campaign addresses the risk of outbreaks, especially with stagnating vaccine coverage (MR1 at 80%, MR2 at 60%) and rising antimicrobial resistance.
Community engagement: Health officials urge parents and caregivers to ensure all eligible children are vaccinated.
The campaign reflects the county’s commitment to child health, outbreak prevention, and increased immunity in the population.