Egypt's Health Ministry announces readiness for measles vaccination campaign

Egypt's Health Ministry has declared all governorates ready for a national measles and rubella vaccination campaign launching October 25, 2026.

• The ministry announced full preparations in all governorates, with vaccines and medical supplies confirmed available before the launch.
• The campaign targets children aged nine months to ten years, both Egyptian and non-Egyptian.
• Spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the preparatory meeting reviewed implementation plans and targeted coverage across governorates.
• Preventive medicine chief Radi Hammad stressed adherence to approved vaccination safety protocols throughout all campaign phases.