Cambodia launches vaccination campaign for 1.5 million children against measles and rubella

Cambodia has launched a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign aimed at over 1.5 million children under five. This initiative seeks to enhance health security and support the country's goal of becoming measles-free. The campaign follows national coverage rates of 79% for the first dose and 64% for the second, which are below the levels needed to prevent outbreaks. Health officials are urging full participation to protect all children, especially in high-risk areas. The World Health Organization and UNICEF are supporting the campaign, emphasizing the importance of immunization in safeguarding children's health. All children aged 9 to 59 months are encouraged to receive the vaccine, even if they have been vaccinated before.