Typhoid Vaccination Campaign Achieves 94% Target in Khulna City

A total of 94 percent of the targeted 172,370 children aged between 9 months and under 15 years have already been vaccinated in Khulna city, since the launch of the month-long vaccination campaign on October 12. It was informed at the second coordination meeting of the Typhoid Vaccination Campaign-2025 was held this afternoon (Wednesday) at the GIZ Auditorium of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Nagar Bhaban, with KCC Administrator Md Firoz Shah in the chair.

Under the EPI programme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, KCC's Health Department organized the meeting. To ensure effective implementation, the campaign area was divided into four zones under the supervision of 62 supervisors, engaging 252 vaccinators and 350 volunteers. Expressing satisfaction over the progress, the KCC Administrator Md Firoz Shah said the government has undertaken this important initiative to prevent the spread of typhoid fever. He appreciated the efforts of all those involved in the campaign, emphasizing that children are the country's future asset and that ensuring their good health requires sincere efforts from all concerned.