Health authorities urge increased childhood vaccination in Morocco and Madagascar

Health authorities in Morocco and Madagascar are intensifying efforts to boost childhood vaccination rates and prevent the resurgence of preventable diseases.

In Morocco, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection has urged families to ensure their children complete all doses required by the National Immunization Program (PNI). The ministry confirmed that vaccines are available in sufficient quantities and are administered free of charge. This initiative aims to address declining vaccination coverage, which has been linked to the reappearance of certain preventable illnesses.

In Madagascar, a regional vaccination campaign has launched in Antsiranana to combat the circulation of polio and measles. Health officials, including Regional Director of Public Health Dr. Paulin Manjary Ramasy, are working to counter rumors and educate parents on the importance of immunization. The campaign includes oral polio vaccines for children aged 0 to 59 months, measles vaccinations for children aged 9 to 59 months, and vitamin A distribution to support immune systems.