In a major move to bolster child health and curb preventable diseases, the Kenyan government has officially launched a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting typhoid and measles-rubella (MR).
The campaign was flagged off on Saturday, July 6, 2025, by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale at Githogoro Grounds in Westlands, Nairobi.
Running from July 1 to July 14, the integrated immunization effort is focused on protecting children most at risk.
Children aged between 9 months and 59 months will receive the MR vaccine, while those aged 9 months to 14 years will be administered the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV).
The campaign is part of the government’s wider public health strategy to eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases and build long-term resilience in communities.
Speaking at the launch, Duale emphasized the importance of the campaign in reducing child mortality and improving public health outcomes. “This campaign is about safeguarding the future of our children.
Every child deserves a chance to live a healthy life, free from the burden of preventable illness,” he said.
He was joined by top government and health officials, including Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga, Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni, and Director General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth.
Also present were Westlands Member of Parliament Tim Wanyonyi, Nairobi County Executive Committee Member for Health Suzanne Silantoi, and key partners from international health organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, PATH Kenya, and GAVI.
The campaign aims to reach millions of children across the country and is being carried out through health facilities, schools, and community outreach programs.
It marks a significant step in Kenya’s efforts to improve national immunization coverage and tackle diseases that continue to pose serious threats to public health.
Officials are urging parents and caregivers to bring eligible children to designated vaccination sites during the campaign period, stressing that the vaccines are safe, effective, and free of charge.
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