Zimbabwe Measles Immunization and Child Health Days campaign 2010
Campaign diary day 10: 2 June 2010
The campaign came to its scheduled end on 2 June. By the end of Day 10 (2 June), 4 496 408 children had been vaccinated against measles and 1 465 974 had received vitamin A supplements.[1] Approximately 79% of the targeted children for measles and 76% for vitamin A supplementation were reached. In terms of population vaccine coverage in different provinces, Chitungwiza, Harare [2] and Manicaland have either reached or surpassed the 95% benchmark. Mashonaland East, Masvingo, Midlands, Bulawayo and Mashonaland West range between 80-86% coverage while Mashonaland Central, Matabeleland North and South range from 75-76%. So far, the national coverage stands at 79%. See graph.
Following discussions held between the national coordinating committee and provincial medical directors, it was decided that Beitbridge (Matabeleland South Province), Gokwe South (Midlands) and Bulawayo would extend their campaign dates by one day, during which they would conduct “mop up” activities. It was agreed that all immunization activities would be concluded by the end of 4 June. The mop up activities consist of visiting areas that failed to achieve their targets as well as newly discovered areas for example recently registered schools in Bulawayo and Beitbridge, religious gatherings and others.
For more information, please contact:
Wendy Julias
World Health Organization
+263 (4) 253 724
+263 (91) 243 1408
Email: JuliasW@zw.afro.who.int