Supplementary Immunization Activity Supplementary vaccination for measles and rubella

The ceremony to mark the launch of the Region-level supplementary measles and rubella immunization activity, organized by the Tanintharyi Region Public Health Department, was held at 9 a.m. today at the City Hall in Dawei. Region Chief Minister U Zaw Naing Oo attended the ceremony and delivered the opening address.

In his address, the Region Chief Minister said that the ceremony was organized to raise awareness of and officially launch the supplementary measles and rubella immunization campaign in the region. He explained that the campaign was being implemented in two phases, Phase I and Phase II. Phase I had been successfully conducted from 19 to 23 October 2026 in Yangon Region, Ayeyawady Region, Rakhine State and Chin State. Phase II would commence in the second week of November 2026 and be implemented in the remaining regions and states, including Tanintharyi Region.

After a commemorative video entitled "Let's Get Vaccinated Against Measles and Rubella" was screened, the Chief Minister and members of the Region Government observed health workers from the Department of Public Health and Medical Services administering measles and rubella vaccines to 30 children aged between nine and 59 months. They also presented nutritious snacks and gifts to the children, it is reported.