Measles and Rubella vaccination: Chin State CM attended and encouraged the vaccinations

The opening ceremony for the nationwide supplementary measles and rubella vaccination activities was held at the meeting hall of the State General Administration Department at the Chin State Government Office in Hakha on the evening of October 19, with Chin State Chief Minister Dr. Wong Sun Htang in attendance, where he delivered the opening remarks.

The State Chief Minister said, "It has been observed that neighboring countries are experiencing high levels of measles transmission and are severely confronting disease outbreaks along with fatalities. According to data from March to August 2026, among the 54 countries that experienced Large Outbreaks under the Large Outbreak Definition, ASEAN regional countries including Bangladesh and Indonesia are included. Therefore, Myanmar is also accelerating surveillance activities for vaccine-preventable diseases including measles, and is prepared to carry out supplementary vaccination and feeding programs as needed in response to requirements."

Afterward, Dr. Chan Nyein Maung, Director of the Chin State Public Health and Medical Service Department, gave a clarification regarding the supplementary measles-rubella vaccination activities.

Following that, a video clip on supplementary measles-rubella vaccination was shown, and the State Chief Minister and officials observed and encouraged the vaccination of children aged 9 months to 59 months with measles and rubella vaccines, and the vaccination of girls aged 9 to 12 years with cervical cancer preventive vaccines, and presented gifts.