NANDI COUNTY LAUNCHES MAJOR VACCINATION BLITZ TARGETING MEASLES, RUBELLA, AND TYPHOID
In a move to protect its youngest residents, the County Government of Nandi, spearheaded by the Department of Health and Sanitation, has officially launched a comprehensive countywide vaccination campaign targeting Measles-Rubella and Typhoid.
H.E Governor Stephen Sang presided over the rollout event today at the Kapsabet County Referral Hospital. He was joined by key health leaders including the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health and Sanitation, Dr. Angeline Kirui, Chief Officer Frederick Kiptum and the Director of Health Dr Christine Chebet, and other senior health officials underscoring the administration’s commitment to the initiative.
The ambitious campaign has a clear two-pronged approach: Measles-Rubella Vaccine: Administered to children aged 9 to 59 months and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV): Administered to a broader age group of children from 9 months up to 14 years.
Running from today, July 5th to July 14th, 2025, this intensive 10-day exercise aims to create a robust shield against these potentially life-threatening, yet entirely vaccine-preventable, diseases. Nandi County has set an ambitious target of vaccinating over 452,325 children during this period, striving for nothing less than 100% coverage for both Measles-Rubella and Typhoid within the eligible groups.
Governor Sang and health officials issued a strong appeal to all parents, guardians, and caregivers across Nandi County. “The health and future of our children are paramount,” Governor Sang stated during the launch. “These vaccines are safe, effective, and freely available. I urge every parent to take advantage of this crucial campaign and bring their eligible children for vaccination.”
Dr. Angeline Kirui emphasized the importance of community participation: “Achieving 100% coverage is vital to stop the spread of these diseases and protect every vulnerable child. We have mobilized our resources to make access easy and convenient.”
To ensure widespread access, vaccinations will be available at:
√ All public health facilities across the county.
√ Designated outreach sites within communities like Churches, Mosques and Social Halls.
√ Mobile vaccination teams visiting various locations – Barazas amd Markets.
Parents are encouraged to locate their nearest vaccination point and bring their children without delay.
Demonstrating the campaign’s immediate commencement, CECM Dr. Angeline Kirui later visited Cheribisi Primary School in Emgwen Sub-County and All Saints Kamoywo Primary School in Mosop Sub-County to personally oversee the vaccination exercise on its first day. Simultaneously, vaccinations were successfully launched at St. Mathews Maraba Primary School in Tinderet Sub-County, Aldai Boarding Primary School in Aldai Sub County, Kosirai Academy in Chesumei Sub County and Our Lady Of Peace Academy in Nandi Hills Sub County highlighting the campaign’s extensive reach across the county.
This coordinated mass vaccination drive represents a major public health investment by the County Government of Nandi, aiming to significantly reduce the burden of Measles, Rubella, and Typhoid and ensure a healthier future for its children.