🔊Measles outbreak: Over 2,600 children immunised in Hoima
Mar 02, 2024
Fredrick Byenume, the Hoima District Health Inspector said there was a fair response towards the exercise although there are a few sceptical individuals.
🔊Measles outbreak: Over 2,600 children immunised in Hoima
Annette Najjemba
Journalist @New Vision
The mass measles immunisation exercise in Hoima district has covered over 70% of the target, with more than 2,600 children so far vaccinated.
The exercise follows an outbreak of the disease that was confirmed last week in four villages of Runga and Kavava in Kiganja sub-county, and Tonya and Rwentale in Buseruka sub-county, along the shores of Lake Albert.
Fredrick Byenume, the Hoima District Health Inspector said there was a fair response towards the exercise although there are a few sceptical individuals.
Meanwhile, Byenume revealed that the district health department has been compelled to place an emergency order to the National Medical Stores (NMS) for more vaccines since the ones they have been using were for routine immunization and are running out.
The exercise targets children between one and 15 years of age.
"After covering Kiganja sub-county, the campaign will move to Buseruka sub-county," he said.
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