National Measles Vaccination Campaign Begins Tomorrow, Targeting 1.9 Million Children in Giza

Giza Governorate has announced the launch of a national vaccination campaign against measles and rubella, with 1.9 million children targeted across the governorate.

The campaign is due to begin tomorrow, October 25, and is being carried out by the Ministry of Health and Population.

The rollout coincides with the start of the 2026/2027 academic year, placing the childhood vaccination drive alongside the return to school.

The announcement identifies both measles and rubella as targets of the campaign but does not specify an end date, vaccination locations or the ages of eligible children.