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In its 2 October report, WHO documents the launch in Wakiso of Uganda’s nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign. It aims to reach nearly 7.9 million children aged 9–59 months in five days across the programme’s 146 districts and cities. [1]
Preparations included district readiness checks and early delivery of materials. WHO says vaccination gaps remain; the campaign does not replace routine immunisation. Initial vaccinations are documented, but a final coverage report is not yet available. [2][1]
The bright side
Delivering supplies and organising services before launch addresses practical barriers that prevent some families from accessing prevention. [2]
One idea, in simple words
Uganda has started a campaign against measles and rubella, two diseases that vaccines can prevent. WHO described its launch on 2 October. Some children in Wakiso have already received the vaccination. The programme aims to reach nearly 7.9 million children aged 9–59 months. That number is a target: it does not mean every one of those children has already been vaccinated. [1]
To prepare, teams checked how ready districts were and delivered materials early. Even a family that wants a child vaccinated can have trouble reaching the service. The initiative tries to close these gaps, but it does not replace regular vaccinations. The final campaign report will be needed to understand its overall results. [2][1]
A little discovery to keep
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Straight from the source.
- Reaching every child: Uganda's nationwide push against measles and rubella OMS / WHO Africa · 2 Oct 2026
- How Uganda is turning measles demand into vaccination coverage OMS / WHO Africa · 28 Sept 2026
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