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RAJSHAHI, April 15, 2026 (BSS)- A Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination Campaign-2026 will be held in Rajshahi City Corporation areas from April 20 to May 10. 

A target has been set to vaccinate a total of 54,144 children in the Rajshahi metropolitan area. 

The information was shared by the Administrator of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC), Mahfuzur Rahman Riton, at a press conference held today in the City Hall Room of Nagar Bhaban.
 
Speaking as chief guest at the press conference, RCC Administrator Mahfuzur Rahman said that over 14 working days from April 20 to May 10, 2026, the target is to vaccinate a total of 54,144 children in Rajshahi metropolitan area — 45,623 children at the community level and 8,521 children at the school level.

The vaccination program will be carried out at 286 educational institutions, 240 community centers, and 6 permanent centers across the city. Each temporary center will have 2 vaccinators and 3 volunteers, while each permanent center will have 1 vaccinator and 1 volunteer.
 
He further said, “Immediately after taking charge, nearly 70,000 public awareness leaflets were prepared and distributed to prevent measles. Health workers of the City Corporation went door-to-door to distribute these leaflets. We are taking all necessary steps to prevent measles.”
“I hope that with everyone’s cooperation, we will be able to keep measles under control in Rajshahi city. For this, guardians in every family must also remain vigilant,” he added.
 
The press conference was presided over by Rajshahi City Corporation Chief Executive Officer Rezaul Karim. Divisional Director (Health) Dr. Habibur Rahman also spoke.
An overview of the campaign was presented by Rajshahi City Corporation Chief Health Officer Dr. F.A.M. Anjuman Ara Begum. 

Also present were Rajshahi City Corporation Chief Conservancy Officer Sheikh Mamun, World Health Organization Divisional Coordinator Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman, UNICEF National Specialist Dr. Md. Rezaur Rahman Milton, and journalists from print and electronic media.
 
At the press conference, it was announced that all children aged 6 months to under 5 years will be given the measles-rubella vaccine.

 Even if a child has been vaccinated before or has previously had measles or rubella, all children in this age group will receive 1 dose of MR (Measles-Rubella) vaccine during this campaign.

The vaccine will be given to children who are 6 months old — that is, 180 days — and under 5 years old — that is, up to 4 years 11 months 29 days old.
 
To receive the vaccine during the Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign, registration must be done through the EPI Vaccination App (VAXEPI) using a 17-digit birth registration number. Children can also receive the vaccine directly at vaccination centers without online registration. 

Students will be vaccinated at centers based in their respective educational institutions. Children not enrolled in educational institutions will be vaccinated at existing permanent and temporary EPI centers.

Students who miss vaccination at their schools can receive the vaccine from any nearby permanent or temporary vaccination center. 
All targeted children and students who receive the vaccine will be able to download their vaccination certificate from the VAXEPI app.