Leaving No Child Behind: The story of Ghana’s Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign

From 2 - 6 October 2024, Ghana embarked on a nationwide Integrated Measles-Rubella Vaccination and Vitamin A Supplementation Campaign targeting children between the ages of 9 months and 5 years.

With the Ghana Health Service (GHS) leading the effort, and with support from partners including WHO Ghana, the campaign sought to protect millions of children from measles, rubella improve their growth and development.

The Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccines, procured with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, were distributed across the country, with equity lens ensuring that no child was left behind, including those living in hard-to-reach areas.

Behind this successful initiative are the tireless efforts of health workers, volunteers, and community members, all driven by a shared commitment to safeguard the health of the next generation.