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BARISHAL, April 12, 2026 (BSS) - The Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign 2026 has officially commenced in Barishal City Corporation (BCC), in line with the countrywide initiative to protect children from preventable diseases.

BCC Administrator Advocate Bilkis Akhter Jahan Shirin inaugurated the campaign this noon at Mallika Kindergarten in the city.

Speaking at the event, the administrator called on parents and guardians to extend their full cooperation to ensure the success of the campaign. She emphasized the importance of vaccination in safeguarding children's health and preventing the spread of measles and rubella.

According to officials, a total of 42,210 children in Barishal city will be vaccinated during the campaign. Among them, 33,600 children will receive vaccines at the community level, while 8,610 children will be covered at the pre-school level.

The vaccination drive will continue for three weeks. In the first week, vaccinations will be administered at pre-school institutions, followed by community-level vaccination activities in the second and third weeks.

Divisional Health Officer Dr Shyamal Krishna Mondal, District Civil Surgeon Dr S M Manzur-Ea-Ealahi, BCC Executive Officer Rezaul Bari, and other officials were present at the programme.