Cameroon is preparing for a nationwide vaccination campaign against measles and rubella following the reporting of more than 9,000 cases and 18 deaths.
The Expanded Programme on Immunization announced that the campaign will take place from October 14 to 18, 2026, across all ten regions of the country.
The campaign will target children aged 9 to 59 months, with health authorities aiming to reach approximately 95 percent of eligible children.
The operation is intended to strengthen vaccination coverage and reduce the spread and complications associated with measles and rubella.
Health authorities are urging parents and caregivers to ensure that eligible children are presented for vaccination during the campaign.