World Immunization Week 2026: Protect Every Generation: The Power of Vaccines

Mandalay Region on Monday commemorated World Immunization Week 2026 at the Mandalay City Development Committee Office in Chan Aye Thazan Township.

Chief Minister U Myo Aung and his wife attended the event, together with the region ministers and their wives, the chairpersons of the Maternal and Child Welfare Association and Women’s Affairs Association, senior health officials and invited guests.

In his opening remarks, the Chief Minister noted that the vaccination program is included in the President’s 100-day plan and plays a key role in reducing disease and mortality among pregnant women and children while increasing life expectancy.

Highlighting the 2026 theme, “Protect Every Generation: The Power of Vaccines,” he called for collective efforts to expand immunization coverage. The event featured video clip presentations and displays on health education.

Vaccines were then administered to pregnant women and children, along with the provision of nutritional supplements and commemorative gifts. The event aims to raise public awareness that vaccination can prevent illness and death from vaccine-preventable diseases across all ages and communities.