Vaccination Program : Immunization Campaign in Naungcho

From July 25 to August 30, the Ministry of Health conducted a special immunization campaign in Naungcho Township, Shan State (North).

The program targeted children under 15 years who missed vaccinations, offering necessary immunizations through Special Immunization Activities and Big Catchup methods. Health workers from the township provided health education, disease prevention, and vaccination services in urban and nearby rural areas.

They visited 76 schools, covering over 12,000 students, and delivered health checks and educational programs. In total, 1,816 local ethnic people received healthcare services, and 2,812 children under 15 received their overdue vaccinations. The campaign aimed to improve healthcare coverage and ensure children in the area received essential immunizations.