MAGURA, Jan 25: Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign-2014 was inaugurated in Magura today (Saturday).
Deputy Minister, youth and sports affairs, Sree Biren Shikder inaugurated the campaign at Magura Model Primary School by giving vaccine to a child.
Earlier in a press conference Thursday evening arranged at Magura civil surgeon office room by health department disclosed. A total of 3,00867 children aged between 9 months to 14 years will be given MR vaccine under the programme. The campaign will be run in 2628 places . Among them 1036 are regular vaccination centres and the rest 1592 are educational institutions.
A total of 13,140 volunteers and 293 workers and 459 supervisers are deputed to make the programme a success. Starting from January 25 the campaign will continue till February 13.
Measles-Rubella campaign begins in Magura
Our Correspondent | Published: January 26, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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