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LARKANA, Nov 04 (APP): A measles vaccination campaign is set to be launched in Larkana from November 17 to 29, 2025, aiming to immunize 263,000 children against the highly contagious disease. The campaign, targeting children in the district, will be conducted door-to-door and through seminars.
Deputy Commissioner Dr Sharjeel Noor Channa, while chairing a meeting on the Measles and Rubella Catch-Up campaign, emphasized the importance of spreading awareness and proper planning to ensure the campaign’s success.
He directed the health department to form teams at the Union Council level, prepare a micro plan, and involve social mobilizers and Rescue 1122 in the campaign.
“The campaign’s success depends on effective planning and execution, just like our polio campaigns,” Dr Sharjeel said.
He added that the district health department has consistently performed well in polio campaigns, and the same dedication is expected for the measles campaign.
The meeting was informed that measles is a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and fever. Globally, around 16 million children have died due to measles from 2000 to 2023. In Larkana, 113,609 children are targeted in the first phase.
A Measles-Rubella plan has been prepared, similar to the polio campaign, which will be implemented by teams.
Officers from the education department and school headmasters will also be involved to ensure the campaign’s success.