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MANSEHRA, Nov 15 (APP): Following the provincial government directivs the Measles and Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign was formally launched in District Mansehra. A detailed briefing session was also held following the inauguration.
The ceremony, chaired by the Deputy Commissioner Mansehra at the DC Office, was attended by officers from district and tehsil administrations, the District Assistant Health Officer (DAHO) along with other officials and staff members, and representatives of the media.
Under the campaign, children between the ages of six months and five years will receive the Measles–Rubella (MR) vaccine. A total of 219 outreach teams and 77 fixed vaccination sites have been set up across the district to achieve the target of vaccinating approximately 300,000 children within 12 days. The campaign will run from November 17 to November 29.