Uganda Vaccinates 8.3 Million Children Against Measles in Nationwide Campaign

Between October 1 and 5, 2026, Uganda conducted a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign targeting children aged 9 to 59 months. The Ministry of Health reported vaccinating about 8.3 million children, surpassing the initial target of 7.6 million. The campaign's success raises questions about how the effectiveness of the vaccination effort will be measured.

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