May 2023: Gambia ran a nationwide outbreak response vaccination campaign against measles and rubella

Gambia ran a nationwide outbreak response vaccination campaign against measles and rubella May 23-27, targeting children ages 9 months to 5 years. The campaign is integrated with vitamin A for those ages 6 months to 5 years and with deworming tablets for ages 1 to 5. Additionally, routine vaccines were offered to children under 5. The effort, a response to laboratory-confirmed cases around the country, aims to strengthen coverage across the targeted districts. The Point; Voice Gambia