Gujarat launches special measles vaccination campaign today
Gujarat's health department will hold a special vaccination campaign for measles and rubella on March 15-16, in celebration of National Vaccination Day. The state has achieved a vaccination coverage of 95.95% under its universal immunization program, surpassing the national average. From April 2024 to February 2025, Gujarat reported 98% full immunization for one-year-old children. Nearly 10 million children and over 225,000 pregnant women have been vaccinated through various initiatives.