Ministry of Health Initiates Nationwide Measles and Rubella Vaccination Campaign.

Riyadh: The Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign to combat measles and rubella. The campaign, which began on November 3, aims to eliminate these diseases by 2028 as part of the Health Sector Transformation Program goals, under Saudi Vision 2030. According to Saudi Press Agency, the campaign targets children aged 6 months to 18 years. The first phase of the campaign will prioritize children aged 6 months to 6 years, administering vaccines at health centers and kindergartens. The second phase will extend vaccination efforts to older children in schools and educational institutions.