MoH rolls out first ever cholera vaccine
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- 13 Feb 2023
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The Ministry of Health launched the first-ever oral cholera vaccination campaign targeting the most affected sub-counties in four counties.
The oral cholera vaccination campaign targets 2.2 million Kenyans aged one year and above.
The vaccination will be implemented in the most affected sub-counties of Nairobi, Wajir, Tana River and Garissa Counties, including the Dadaab refugee camp.
“As we conduct the exercise, I wish to assure Kenyans the oral cholera vaccine to be used is safe and encourage them take it. During the exercise, vaccination teams will be moving from house to house and providing the vaccine to those who are eligible,” Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha said.
While launching the vaccination campaign in Madogo, Tana River County, the Ministry of Health praised counties that successfully controlled the outbreak. Read More…
