1 lakh 69 thousand 408 children will be given measles-rubella vaccination in 8 upazilas of Barisal district, said Civil Surgeon Dr. SM Manjur-e-Elahi. In addition, Bakerganj and Mehendiganj upazilas have been identified as risky. This vaccination program will be conducted at various centers in the district at the scheduled time and this vaccination will be given to children of a specific age group. Guardians are urged to play an aware and cooperative role in this regard.
On April 23, a press conference was held at the meeting room of the Civil Surgeon Office on the occasion of the Measles and Rubella Prevention Campaign-2026, organized by the Barisal Civil Surgeon Office and in collaboration with the World Health Organization. It was presided over by Civil Surgeon Dr. SM Manjur-e-Elahi.
The press conference organized by the Barisal Civil Surgeon's Office and in collaboration with the World Health Organization highlighted the importance of the vaccination program to prevent measles and rubella. Along with this, the collective initiative and awareness of everyone was emphasized to make the campaign successful and children should be brought to the center at the specified time to ensure vaccination. The Barisal District Health Department has completed all kinds of preparations to make this vaccination campaign successful.
