Sindh readies MR outreach push for 8.2m children from Nov 17
Health minister urges tighter district monitoring to strengthen measles protection IV Report KARACHI: In the wake of low immunity against measles in deserving children, another measles-rubella (MR) campaign is set to be launched from November 17 to 29 in all provinces, including Sindh, to reach about 35.4 million children aged 6 months to 9 years under the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), with support from international health and donor agencies. WHO recommends a coverage rate of 95% for the second dose of the measles vaccine to achieve herd immunity and eliminate the viral infection, which can lead to serious health complications and fatalities. A relevant expert said the country’s low measles coverage remains a major reason for frequent outbreaks. According to an announcement by Sindh EPI, a provincial launch ceremony, organised in collaboration with UNICEF, will be held on November 17 at 9 am at Ida Rieu Schools & Colleges for the Blind & Deaf, Karachi, with...