Over 100,000 children set to be vaccinated against Measles in Busia

The Government through the Ministry of Health is targeting to vaccinate 101,000 children aged between nine to 59 months in Busia County.

Speaking during the official launch of the exercise at Busia County Referral hospital, Deputy Governor Moses Mulomi said that Busia is among the 22 counties marked for the important exercise and urged parents to come out in large numbers.

Mulomi stated that the exercise is scheduled to begin on Saturday and will last for ten days.

“We are targeting 101,000 children and we are asking all parents to bring their children for the jab,” he said, adding that the services will be offered up to the villages.

He explained that failure to vaccinate children will expose them to dangers that might be incurable in future.

Busia Assistant County Commissioner Steven Kibandi expressed concern that only 88% of children were being vaccinated across the County, adding that there is need to look for the remaining 12%.

Kibandi noted that there are some religions that are against vaccinations, adding that Chiefs and their assistants will work closely with the healthcare providers to ensure that the exercise is a success.

“Do not leave out any child due to traditions or religious beliefs,” he said, adding that there is a need to know why 12% of children have not been vaccinated.

By Shammah Bushuru