he is Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS) extension of the vaccination campaign against polio, measles and rubella until 26 October.
The campaign is called Vaccination in Actiongoals protect Guatemalan children against these preventable diseases.
Campaign progress and coverage achieved
The Immunization Program CoordinatorWaleska Zeceña, report on the progress of the campaign. According to the data presented, at the end of the eighth week a 84% coverage. So far, 1,174,228 children have been vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), while 1,174,500 younger have received the polio vaccine (OPV).
he is MSPAS wants a vaccine 1.4 million children of between 2 and 5 yearsborn between 2019 and 2022, with an additional dose of these vaccines. This effort represents a major advance in the eradicate these diseases in Guatemala.
🔴 | he is @MinSaludGuate holding a press conference about the campaign #Vaccination in Action. https://t.co/nk4o7V2pkt
– Government of Guatemala (@GuatemalaGob) October 5, 2024
Vaccination posts and availability of vaccines
To have access to vaccination, the MSPAS is made possible vaccination roles in health centersthe resources of the IGSS and high-traffic areas such as markets, churches, shopping centers and bus terminals. In addition, mobile brigades are visiting schools, daycare y rural areasmaking vaccines house to house to ensure that no child is left unvaccinated.
he is minister of healthJoaquín Barnoya, that this effort was not made years ago, emphasizing the importance of the campaign to protect the country’s children. He also urged families take advantage of the last three weeks of the campaign, remembering that the vaccination is free and safe.
Guatemala’s commitment to the fight against disease
With the extension of the campaign, Guatemala is re-consolidating enthusiasm in the fight against polio, measles and rubella. This initiative represents a decisive step towards protecting future generations and eradicating preventable diseases. [Tomado de AGN]
