Somalia: UNICEF and Partners Begin Mass Vaccinations to Tackle Serious Measles Outbreak

19 December 2016

Following a major measles outbreak in Somalia, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and its partners supported a swift delivery of 55,000 doses of measles vaccine to Kismayo along with Vitamin A supplementation to boost the immunity of the some 54,000 children under the age of 10 that are expected to be vaccinated.

"Measles is one of the most deadly vaccine-preventable diseases but sadly it is far from being the only one in Somalia," said Jeremy Hopkins, UNICEF Somalia's acting Representative, adding that the agency is very grateful to the donors, but more support is needed to secure a nationwide immunisation coverage and engagement with local communities, as well as fully vaccinate every child.

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