Day 15
Health & SocialSkim2025-04-24
National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign Launched
What Happened
The Union Health Minister launched the 2025-26 National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign on April 24, 2025. The drive aims to provide two free vaccine doses to children nationwide to achieve 100 percent coverage. This initiative coincides with the start of World Immunization Week.
Why It Matters
The campaign is a final push to eliminate both infectious diseases from India by 2026, aligning with global health targets and reducing childhood mortality.
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