Health
Egypt launches national measles-rubella vaccination campaign for children
October 27, 2026 at 02:00 PM
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Egypt's health ministry has launched a three-week national campaign vaccinating children against measles and rubella across the country.
- The campaign began October 25, 2026, targeting some 21 million children aged 9 months to 10 years, Egyptians and non-Egyptians residing in Egypt.
- Health Ministry spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the free vaccine is delivered through school teams, nurseries, and primary health care units.
- Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber inspected the campaign at Al-Gomhouriya International School and directed support for the medical teams.
- Vaccine producer Vaxera stated the MR shot does not conflict with most routine vaccines, advising a 28-day gap between certain live vaccines.