Rubole – which is commonly known as German measles – is a very contagious viral infection, and particularly serious for pregnant women because it can lead to miscarriage, mortinity or a range of debilitating congenital malformations. The safe and profitable vaccines made it highly avoidable.
“”The success of Nepal reflects the unshakable commitment of its leadershipThe persistent efforts of health workers and volunteers, and baseless support for committed and informed communities, for a healthy start for babies and a future-free future of rubella, “said Catharina Boehme, officer in charge of WHO in Southeast Asia.
National vaccination push
Nepal introduced rubbing vaccines via a 2012 immunization program, starting with a national campaign targeting children aged nine to 15 years, with a second dose added to the routine calendar in 2016.
Despite major public health emergencies such as COVVI-19 pandemic and devastating earthquakes in 2015 and 2023, Nepal obtained more than 95% coverage of at least one dose of rubella vaccine at the beginning of 2024.
This Monday, the regional WHO verification commission for the elimination of measles and rubella made the official announcement: “This realization of public health is the result of close collaboration between the government, dedicated health workers, partners and communitiesSaid Dr. Rajesh Sambhajirao Pandav, who representing Nepal.
Innovative approach
Strategies such as promotion of the “month of immunization”, awareness of a C vaccine
The Hildren and efforts to have fully immune districts declared a new momentum to elimination efforts.
In addition, for a new supervision of rubella, Nepal recently introduced a robust laboratory test algorithm, the first country in the Southeast Asia region to do so.
