Myanmar launches two phase vaccination campaign for measles and rubella

The Tanintharyi Region Public Health Department launched a supplementary immunization campaign to protect children against measles and rubella in Myanmar.

Region Chief Minister U Zaw Naing Oo attended the opening ceremony at the Dawei City Hall to officially start the initiative. The campaign operates in two parts. Phase I took place between 19 and 23 October 2026 across the Yangon Region, Ayeyawady Region, Rakhine State, and Chin State.

Phase II is scheduled to begin during the second week of November 2026. This second phase will cover the remaining states and regions, including Tanintharyi Region. During the launch, government officials watched health workers from the Department of Public Health and Medical Services vaccinate 30 children. These children were between nine and 59 months old. The officials also provided the children with gifts and nutritious snacks.