Lakes State launches drive to vaccinate over 1 million against river blindness, elephantiasis

Lakes State launches drive to vaccinate over 1 million against river blindness, elephantiasis

The Ministry of Health in Lakes State has launched a mass drug administration (MDA) campaign targeting over one million people to combat river blindness and elephantiasis. The 14-day campaign is being conducted in six counties: Rumbek Center, Rumbek North, Rumbek East, Cueibet, Yirol East, and Yirol West. Wulu County has already completed its round of drug distribution. State Medical Director Abraham Taban Maker said the campaign is targeting pe…

Elephantiasis, onchocerciasis vaccination campaign launched in Lakes State - Radio Tamazuj

The Lakes State health ministry, in collaboration with partners in Rumbek, on Thursday launched an elephantiasis and onchocerciasis (OV) vaccination campaign targeting over one million people in the six counties of Rumbek Central, Rumbek North, Cueibet, Rumbek East, Yirol West, and Yirol East. The 14-day vaccination campaign will be carried out by 2,286 staff across the state. Rumbek Central County Medical Officer Manyiel Gol told Radio Tamazuj …