Vaccination drive vs BARMM measles outbreak set in April

An immunization drive for over 1.3 million children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is set in April amid the measles outbreak.The activity was announced in a joint statement by the Department of Health, BARMM Health Ministry, World Health Organization Philippines, and UNICEF Philippines.“A major immunization drive in early April will reach over 1.

“From the 1st until 12th April, health workers will provide lifesaving vaccines to protect against this deadly and highly contagious disease in the densely populated areas of Maguindanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and Marawi City,” they added.After completing the three priority areas, the BARMM Health Ministry will cover all other areas in the region, according to the concerned agencies and organizations.

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