The World Health Organisation said the just ended 10 day national measles campaign which ended last week reached an average of 79 'per cent' of Zimbabwe's children. It said 4 496 408 children had been vaccinated against measles and 1 465 974 had received vitamin A supplements.
“Approximately 79% of the targeted children for measles and 76% for vitamin A supplementation were reached. In terms of population vaccine coverage in different provinces, Chitungwiza, Harare and Manicaland have either reached or surpassed the 95% benchmark. Mashonaland East, Masvingo, Midlands, Bulawayo and Mashonaland West range between 80-86% coverage while Mashonaland Central, Matabeleland North and South range from 75-76%. So far, the national coverage stands at 79%.”
“Following discussions held between the national coordinating committee and provincial medical directors, it was decided that Beitbridge in Matabeleland South Province, Gokwe South in Midlands and Bulawayo would extend their campaign dates by one day, during which they would conduct “mop up” activities.”
It was agreed that all immunization activities would be concluded by the end of 4 June. The mop up activities consist of visiting areas that failed to achieve their targets as well as newly discovered areas for example recently registered schools in Bulawayo and Beitbridge, religious gatherings and others,” said WHO in a statement.
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