The Mayor of Kumbo Council received the Communication Focal Point for the Measles–Rubella Vaccination Campaign in Kumbo West Health District ahead of the nationwide exercise scheduled for 14–18 October.
A Courtesy Visit Ahead of the Campaign
The Mayor of Kumbo Council, Dr. Mborong Venasius Bongkiyung, received the Communication Focal Point for the Measles–Rubella Vaccination Campaign in Kumbo West Health District on Thursday, 8 October 2026, ahead of a nationwide vaccination exercise scheduled for 14–18 October. The courtesy visit formed part of local engagement around a major public health effort intended to protect young children against measles and rubella. Photographs from the meeting show the visiting representative in discussion with the Mayor and exchanging a document during the engagement.
National Campaign to Protect Children
Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Health, through the Expanded Programme on Immunization, has announced a five-day campaign targeting children aged 9 to 59 months throughout the country. Nearly six million children are expected to be eligible, with a national coverage objective of at least 95%. The initiative responds to continuing measles outbreaks. Public reporting of official health information in early October indicated more than 9,000 confirmed cases and 18 deaths in 2026, with outbreaks reported across more than 120 health districts.
Community Participation Is Essential
Effective mobilisation depends on timely information reaching parents, caregivers and community leaders. In Kumbo, cooperation among health workers, municipal authorities and local networks can help families understand the purpose of the campaign and find available vaccination services. The vaccine will be offered free of charge to eligible children. Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact their nearest health facility or local vaccination team for the arrangements applicable to their communities, and to present their children for vaccination during the campaign, including children who have previously received routine doses.
A Shared Community Responsibility
Measles can lead to severe illness and complications, while rubella infection during pregnancy can cause serious harm to an unborn child. Vaccination is an effective way to reduce these risks. Kumbo Council encourages families, community leaders and stakeholders to support the health authorities’ efforts to reach eligible children during the 14–18 October campaign. Protecting children against vaccine-preventable diseases is a shared community responsibility.
