August 2023: Jordan begins nationwide RI campaign

Jordan rolled out a nationwide vaccination effort for routine immunizations on August 7, targeting unvaccinated adults and those between ages 2 months and 18 years who have yet to receive mandatory vaccines. The campaign aims to increase routine immunization coverage rates for diseases including measles and rubella, polio, and maternal and neonatal tetanus, aiming at over 97% coverage of all vaccines included in the program. According to The Jordan Times, this is the MoH’s fifth national vaccination campaign in nearly 30 years. The Jordan Times