Measles Vaccination Campaign in Zimbabwe Video

Measles Vaccination Campaign in Zimbabwe

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UNICEF correspondent Nina Martinek reports a campaign to vaccinate 5 million children against measles, in conjunction with the National Child Health Days initiative in Zimbabwe.

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Measles Vaccination Campaign in Zimbabwe Nina Martenik: Zimbabwe's largest immunization and child health day campaign was launched this week in Harare. The aim is to reach five million children under the age of 15 with basic childhood immunizations over the course ten days. Emphasis is on the measles vaccine - a move necessitated by the recent outbreak that claimed nearly 400 lives. Peter Salama: We have today 7,000 cases of measles in Zimbabwe and almost 400 deaths are completely preventable disease. Nina Martenik: In addition, children receive vitamin A supplementation and have an opportunity to catch up on routine immunizations against polio, diphtheria, pertusis and tetanus. The campaign comes while the county continues to grapple with multiple challenges particularly in the area of health. Immunization coverage has fallen sharply in recent years and there has been a significant rise in maternal mortality. Henry Madzorera: This large scale programmed therefore compels me to uphold all Zimbabweans to contribute to its success. Nina Martenik: UNICEF and partners have committed support to ensure adequate vaccines, logistical assistance and trained staff, particularly in reaching remote areas. Community outreach activities have been intensified to prompt parents to bring their children to immunization points. These designated places include hospitals, clinics, community centers, churches and schools. In the more remote places, outreach facilities enable health workers to go door to door with the immunizations. Custodia Mandlate: I want to publicly thank all the donors that came in response to our resource mobilization efforts including CERF (Consolidated Emergency Relief Fund) ECHO, DFID and other traditional donors for immunization programmes. Nina Martenik: Led by the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare and supported by UNICEF, WHO and Helen Keller International, this national health days are an important strategy towards improving the lives of children in Zimbabwe. This is Nina Martenik reporting for UNICEF Television, for more information, visit UNICEF.org. Unite for Children.

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