Story by Abigirl Tembo, Health Editor
THE Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Douglas Mombeshora, has officially launched the National Measles-Rubella Vaccination and Vitamin A Supplementation Campaign at Stoneridge Clinic in Harare, marking a renewed national drive to eliminate preventable childhood diseases.
The campaign, running from October 6 to 10, 2025, aims to reach at least 95% of all children aged 9 to 59 months with the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine, while those aged 6 to 59 months will receive Vitamin A supplements to boost immunity and protect their eyesight.
Dr Mombeshora said the nationwide initiative reflects Zimbabwe’s unwavering commitment to child health despite economic challenges and shrinking global funding.
Vaccination activities are taking place simultaneously across all provinces and districts, with adequate vaccine stocks and supplements prepositioned at health facilities.
