Egypt vaccinates 12 million children in first four days of measles campaign

Egypt's health ministry reported its national measles-rubella campaign has vaccinated 12 million children, about 56 percent of its 21 million target.

• The three-week campaign, launched October 25, targets children aged 9 months to 10 years, Egyptians and foreign residents, free of charge.
• Deputy Health Minister Amr Kandil said the vaccine is safe, effective, and free, administered by trained teams according to international standards.
• The campaign deploys 14,200 vaccination teams totalling 75,600 personnel across health units, schools, nurseries, and mobile teams.
• Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said a dedicated control room monitors vaccination rates and field operations.