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The Uvwie Primary Health Care Authority has called on residents to accept and support the upcoming measles–rubella (MR) vaccine which will be integrated with routine immunisation (RI) and human papillomavirus (HPV).
The call was made at Uvwie Council Hall on 26th January, 2026 during a training programme for health workers and key stakeholders, ahead of the immunisation campaign scheduled to run from January 27 to February 6, 2026.
According to the Disease Surveillance and Notification Officer, Mrs Rita Alike, the MR vaccine will be given to children aged 9 months to 14 years, routine immunisation will cover children from 0 to 23 months, while the HPV vaccine will be administered to girls from 9 years and above.
Mrs Alike explained that vaccination activities is aimed at protecting children and strengthening community health and will take place in schools, churches, mosques, health centres and designated immunisation posts to ensure easy access for all eligible children.
She emphasised that the vaccines are safe, free and effective, urging parents, caregivers, teachers, religious leaders and community members to sensitise their communities and cooperate with vaccination teams.
She also encouraged residents to grant health workers access to schools and worship centres, noting that full participation will help safeguard children’s lives, build community immunity and strengthen the nation’s health resilience.
