Chad takes a new step in the fight against childhood diseases. During an advocacy meeting held in Goz-Beida, health authorities announced the imminent introduction of two new vaccines in the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). This decision marks a significant step forward in protecting the health of Chadian children.
For several years, Chad has made considerable efforts to improve the health of its population, in particular by strengthening routine vaccination. This program already helps protect children against ten major childhood diseases.
To go further, the Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with its partners, has decided to extend the vaccination schedule by including two new vaccines.
This virus is a leading cause of severe diarrhea in infants, which can lead to severe dehydration and even death. The new orally administered vaccine will significantly reduce the number of cases of rotavirus-related diarrhea.
Pneumococcus is a bacteria that causes many serious infections in young children, such as pneumonia, meningitis and ear infections. The pneumococcal vaccine will help protect children against these potentially fatal diseases.
The introduction of these new vaccines has many benefits for public health. By protecting children against serious illnesses, these vaccines will save many lives. Vaccinated children will be less prone to illness and will therefore be able to grow up healthy and develop fully. Preventing diseases is much less expensive than treating them.
From October 25, 2024, the new vaccines will be gradually introduced throughout Chad. An awareness campaign will be carried out among communities to inform parents of the importance of having their children vaccinated.
The introduction of vaccines against rotavirus and pneumococcus marks a major step forward in the fight against childhood diseases in Chad. This strengthening of vaccination coverage demonstrates the desire of the government and its partners to guarantee a better future for Chadian children.
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