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Niger Govt, UNICEF, WHO Engage Journalists On Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign
['New Telegraph']
New Telegraph
As part of efforts to combat diseases and safeguard future generations, the Niger State government has engaged stakeholders including media practitioners in the bid to rollout the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine.
Governor Bago while emphasizing the implications of measles and rubella, affirmed the safety and efficacy of the MR vaccine, adding that it provides essential protection against both diseases.
“With the introduction of the Measles-Rubella vaccine, we now have an additional, powerful tool to combat these diseases and safeguard future generations”.
The MR vaccine, she noted, is safe, government-funded, and free for all eligible children aged 9 months to 14 years.
According to Dr. Birukila “your voice can break down myths and misinformation.