The Good Government Ensures Protection with Free Vaccination
Following directives from the highest authorities of the Sandinista Good Government, the Ministry of Health established three campaigns that will be maintained from January to December of this year.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua's 2026 vaccination program is a comprehensive, year-round initiative with permanent coverage.
- It includes an annual calendar and nationwide campaigns executed in health centers, schools, and communities.
- Brigades conduct house-to-house visits targeting different age groups and risk conditions.
- Key vaccinations include HPV (ages 9-14), COVID-19 (all ages), and yellow fever (starting at one year old).
- A measles booster was administered from January 12 to March 12 for individuals aged 15-36.
- A national vaccination campaign from April 7-30 will administer vaccines against tuberculosis, polio, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, hepatitis B, meningitis, pneumonia, otitis, influenza, rotavirus, measles, rubella, mumps, COVID-19, HPV, and yellow fever, alongside antiparasitics and vitamin A.
- An influenza vaccination campaign is scheduled from May 18 to November 24 for specific vulnerable groups.
- Canine anti-rabies vaccination will take place in August.
- A second national vaccination campaign in the last quarter (November 10-December 19) aims to complete immunizations for children.
- Vaccination activities utilize brigades, mobile clinics, health fairs, and fixed posts.
- Nicaragua's biotechnology capabilities include the Mechnikov Latin American Biotechnology Institute, producing vaccines like influenza and Convacell (COVID-19).
- The institute collaborates with Russia on new solutions, including therapeutic cancer vaccines.
- Nicaragua hosted an international immunization and vaccine production meeting in 2025.