Children aged nine months to 10 years can receive free measles and rubella vaccinations nationwide, with no documents required, as Egypt seeks to maintain high immunisation coverage.
Egypt has launched a nationwide vaccination drive against measles and rubella, with the Ministry of Health and Population saying the campaign began on 25 October and is designed to strengthen protection against two highly contagious childhood diseases. The initiative is part of a wider public health effort to raise immunisation coverage and reduce the risk of complications among children. According to Cairo24 and a statement from Cairo Governorate, the campaign is intended to preserve Egypt’s gains in preventing vaccine-preventable illnesses.
Health authorities say the programme is aimed at about 21 million children aged nine months to 10 years across all governorates. The ministry has said vaccination points are available in health offices, primary care units, schools and nurseries, as well as at fixed sites set up to make access easier for families. The campaign is also being supported by local health directorates, which have been preparing logistics, vaccine supplies and supervisory teams ahead of the rollout.
The vaccine is being offered free of charge to all children in Egypt, including non-Egyptian residents, according to the ministry. Officials have also said no documents are needed to receive the shot, a step meant to remove barriers and encourage parents to bring eligible children forward during the campaign period. Several local reports said the drive is expected to run for three weeks.
The push comes against a relatively strong backdrop on routine measles coverage. Data compiled by The Global Economy, based on World Bank indicators, put Egypt’s measles immunisation rate at 97% in 2024, up from 96% in 2023. Even so, health officials continue to emphasise that maintaining high coverage is essential to limiting outbreaks, especially when diseases such as measles can spread quickly among unvaccinated children.
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