The provincial health delegation of Moyen-Chari, supported by UNICEF, is hosting a four-day workshop in Sarh from October 27-30, 2026. The event brings together medical heads from the province's ten health districts and traditional leaders. The goal is to review vaccination and epidemiological surveillance activities from the third quarter and propose solutions to better protect the population against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Dr. Nehoulné Gaston, medical head of the Sarh health district and acting provincial health delegate, emphasized the importance of vaccination in protecting children. He noted that vaccination remains an effective way to prevent several diseases and reduce deaths among young children. Dr. Gaston also highlighted the progress made through the "Reach Every District" approach, which aims to bring vaccination services closer to the population, particularly in hard-to-reach areas.
Despite the efforts, challenges persist, including children who have not received any vaccine doses, insufficient data monitoring, and a lack of logistical resources to reach certain communities. Dr. Gaston stressed that the workshop should enable participants to objectively examine their results, understand the shortcomings, and identify adapted solutions for each district. He invited participants to present reliable data and formulate concrete recommendations.
The workshop focuses on evaluating vaccination and epidemiological surveillance performance from January to September 2026, identifying challenges, and defining priority measures to improve results. Participants will examine the results obtained and propose solutions to address the challenges faced by the health districts. The event aims to strengthen the health system's ability to protect the population against vaccine-preventable diseases.
In his opening speech, Fidèle Kodé Ngolo, secretary general of the Moyen-Chari province, emphasized the need to transform the workshop's conclusions into actions on the ground. He encouraged participants to strengthen the search for unvaccinated children, improve the quality of health data, and monitor vaccine-preventable diseases. The secretary general also stressed the importance of collaboration between health officials and traditional leaders.
The workshop provides a platform for medical heads and traditional leaders to share experiences and expertise. By identifying areas for improvement and proposing solutions, participants aim to enhance the effectiveness of vaccination efforts in Moyen-Chari province. The event is a crucial step towards achieving the goal of protecting the population against vaccine-preventable diseases.
The evaluation of vaccination efforts in Moyen-Chari province is part of a broader effort to strengthen the health system in Chad. The country continues to face challenges in providing access to healthcare, particularly in rural areas. The workshop's outcomes will inform future vaccination strategies and contribute to improving the overall health and well-being of the population.
Key points
- - The workshop aims to review vaccination and epidemiological surveillance activities and propose solutions to challenges faced by health districts. - Dr. Nehoulné Gaston emphasized the importance of vaccination in protecting children and highlighted progress made through the "Reach Every District" approach. - The event brings together medical heads from the province's ten health districts and traditional leaders to strengthen collaboration and improve vaccination efforts.
