NANDI COUNTY VACCINATION DRIVE CONCLUDES WITH STELLAR 92% COVERAGE
Nandi County wrapped up its intensive 10-day Measles-Rubella (MR) and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) vaccination campaign on a resoundingly positive note, achieving an impressive overall coverage rate of 92% for both critical vaccines. The campaign, which ran from July 5th to July 14th, 2025, successfully reached hundreds of thousands of children across the county’s six sub-counties.
Targeting children primarily between 9 months and 14 years for MR and 9 months to 14 years for TCV, the campaign mobilized healthcare teams across Aldai, Chesumei, Emgwen, Mosop, Nandi Hills, and Tinderet to protect the county’s future generation from these preventable diseases.
Outstanding Overall Performance:
√ Measles-Rubella (MR): Against a target of 105,680 children, dedicated teams vaccinated 96,736, achieving 92% coverage.
√ Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV): Surpassing the ambitious target of 346,645, the campaign delivered 320,026 doses, also hitting the 92% mark countywide.
Sub-County Spotlight:
The campaign saw strong participation across all regions, with notable performances:
• TCV Coverage Leaders:
√ Chesumei & Nandi Hills: Both sub-counties led the pack with exceptional 96% TCV coverage.
√ Mosop: Achieved a robust 94%.
√ Aldai: Secured 91%.
√ Emgwen: Reached 90%.
√ Tinderet: Achieved 87%.
• MR Coverage Highlights:
√ Aldai: Achieved the highest MR coverage at 96%.
√ Tinderet: Performed strongly with 95% MR coverage.
√ Mosop: Recorded 87% coverage for MR.
The near-universal coverage in many areas, particularly Chesumei and Nandi Hills for TCV and Aldai for MR, demonstrates the effectiveness of the campaign’s planning, community mobilization, and the dedication of frontline workers. While Tinderet faced the greatest challenge in reaching its TCV target (87%), its strong MR performance (95%) indicates significant engagement.
A Collective Effort for Child Health:
The County Government of Nandi extends its deepest gratitude to the entire healthcare workforce – vaccinators, mobilizers, Community Health Promoters (CHPs), community health volunteers, supervisors, data clerks, and logistical support staff – whose tireless dedication made this success possible.
Crucially, the County also expresses heartfelt appreciation to the residents of Nandi County, Parents and guardians who brought their children for vaccination, The clergy for their vital advocacy and support, School management for facilitating access, All community stakeholders who contributed to this vital public health exercise.
The CHPs played an especially pivotal role in community mobilization and education.
“This remarkable 92% achievement is a testament to the tireless dedication of our healthcare teams – the vaccinators, mobilizers, community health volunteers, supervisors, data clerks, and logistical support staff,” stated the CEC Member for Health and Sanitation Dr Angeline Kirui. “Braving diverse terrains and working long hours, they were instrumental in bringing these life-saving vaccines closer to our children. We extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of them. This success is a giant leap towards safeguarding the health and future of Nandi County’s children against Measles, Rubella, and Typhoid.”
The high coverage rates significantly bolster the county’s herd immunity against these diseases, reducing the risk of outbreaks and protecting the most vulnerable. The campaign’s data will now be crucial for identifying any remaining pockets of under-vaccinated children for targeted follow-up, ensuring no child is left behind in Nandi’s pursuit of optimal health.
Parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to continue accessing routine immunization services for their children at all health facilities to maintain this vital protection.