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National Vaccination Campaign Will Reach Remote Communities in the North Caribbean

The campaign, which will take place from April 7 to 30, includes the mobilization of health personnel by land, river, and sea, allowing for coverage of rural sectors, indigenous communities, and remote areas.

National Vaccination Campaign Will Reach Remote Communities in the North Caribbean

TL;DR

  • The Ministry of Health (MINSA) has initiated a National Vaccination Campaign in the North Caribbean region.
  • More than 100,000 doses of vaccines will be administered.
  • Medical brigades will travel by land, river, and sea to reach remote and difficult-to-access communities.
  • The campaign runs from April 7 to April 30.
  • Vaccines will be given against poliomyelitis, pneumonia, measles, rubella, diphtheria, HPV, COVID-19, yellow fever, pentavalent, and rotavirus.
  • Complementary services like deworming and Vitamin A distribution will also be provided.

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