Eastern Drc: in Goma, a Campaign to "Boost Vaccination Coverage" Against Measles

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In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), measles remains one of the most contagious diseases and continues to pose a major threat to children under 5 years of age. In the eastern part of the country, where the situation is of particular concern, Médecins sans frontières (MSF), in support of the health division in North Kivu, has launched a vaccination campaign in the city of Goma and in the health areas of Karisimbi and Nyiragongo, where t…

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North Kivu: more than 269,000 children vaccinated against measles in a campaign supported by MSF in Goma and Nyiragongo Image media PMaki Tue 24/03/2026 - 07:27 Corps From 16 to 22 March 2026, a measles vaccination campaign was conducted in the city of Goma, in collaboration between Médecins Sans Frontières and the Ministry of Health.