Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population announced that its national vaccination campaign against measles and German measles has successfully vaccinated 12 million children in the first four days. The campaign, which began on October 25, 2026, aims to immunize 21 million children across the country. According to the ministry, this achievement represents about 56% of its target. The campaign is part of the government's efforts to enhance community immunity and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
The vaccination campaign, which will run for three weeks, targets children aged 9 months to 10 years, including both Egyptian and non-Egyptian residents. The Ministry of Health emphasized that the vaccine used is safe, effective, and provided free of charge. A total of 14,200 vaccination teams, comprising 75,600 individuals, have been deployed to reach the target population across various governorates. These teams are working within an integrated system to ensure the campaign's success.
Dr. Amr Qandil, Deputy Minister of Health and Population, highlighted that the vaccination teams are well-trained and operate according to international standards and regulations. He also stressed that the ministry is committed to providing high-quality services and maintaining the gains made in combating measles and German measles. The ministry has been conducting daily evening meetings to review vaccination rates and address any challenges faced by the medical teams.
Dr. Razi Hamad, Head of the Preventive Medicine Sector, explained that the campaign is being implemented through health units, medical centers, schools, and nurseries, in addition to mobile vaccination teams that reach remote areas and population gatherings. The ministry is also working to ensure the availability of vaccines and medical supplies and to maintain the provision of services according to quality and safety standards.
Dr. Hussam Abd al-Ghafar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, stated that a operations room has been set up to monitor the implementation of the campaign and track coverage rates. The ministry is also providing on-the-ground supervision of medical teams and rapid intervention to address any obstacles. The ministry urged parents to quickly vaccinate their children during the campaign period and not to delay receiving the doses.
The Ministry of Health and Population emphasized that vaccination is one of the most important means of preventing infectious diseases and protecting public health. The ministry's efforts aim to maintain Egypt's achievements in combating measles and German measles and to continue enhancing community immunity. By vaccinating a large number of children, the ministry hopes to prevent the spread of these diseases and protect the health of the population.
The vaccination campaign against measles and German measles is a significant public health effort in Egypt. With 12 million children vaccinated in the first four days, the campaign is on track to achieve its target. The Ministry of Health and Population's commitment to providing safe and effective vaccines and its efforts to reach all target populations are crucial in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and protecting public health.
Key points
- 12 million children vaccinated in four days
- Campaign aims to immunize 21 million children
- Vaccination teams comprise 75,600 individuals across 14,200 teams
