Additional Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign Launched in Tanintharyi Region

Dawei, November 11

Tanintharyi Region has launched an additional measles-rubella vaccination campaign, with 30 children aged 9 to 59 months receiving vaccinations at Dawei City Hall on November 11.

At the ceremony, Chief Minister U Zaw Naing Oo said the campaign was being implemented in two phases. Phase I was successfully conducted in Yangon and Ayeyarwady regions, Rakhine State and Chin State from October 19 to 23, 2026. Phase II began in the second week of November and will cover Tanintharyi Region and the remaining regions and states.

He highlighted the importance of vaccination in saving lives and improving global public health.

Regional officials also observed the vaccination activities and distributed nutritious snacks and gifts to the children.—Region IPRD

Translated by JT