💉 DR Congo launches vaccination campaign for 62 million children

💉 DR Congo launches vaccination campaign for 62 million children

DR Congo is launching a nationwide vaccination campaign against measles and rubella that will reach 62 million children aged 6 months to 14 years. The combined vaccine replaces the previous measles vaccine in the national immunization program.

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  • DR Congo is launching a nationwide vaccination campaign against measles and rubella that will reach 62 million children aged 6 months to 14 years.
  • The combined vaccine replaces the previous measles vaccine in the national immunization program.
  • More than 7 million children under five years of age are currently at risk for these diseases.

Campaign in multiple phases

DR Congo has launched a national vaccination campaign to protect around 62 million children against measles and rubella. The children being vaccinated are between 6 months and 14 years old. The campaign also means the country is switching from a single measles vaccine to a combined vaccine against both measles and rubella in the routine immunization program.

The vaccination campaign is carried out in phases, organized by provinces. The first round covers seven provinces: Haut-Katanga, Haut-Lomami, Lualaba, Tanganyika, Bas-Uele, Haut-Uele, and Ituri. Vaccinations in these provinces take place between 27 November and 1 December 2025.

International collaboration

The transition to the combined vaccine is supported by several international partners. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Gates Foundation, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are working together to ensure all children are reached by the vaccination campaign.

More than 7 million children under five years of age are currently at risk for these diseases. The introduction of the combined vaccine is also expected to reduce the incidence of Congenital Rubella Syndrome.

Vaccines reach hard-to-access areas

Health workers will deliver vaccines through fixed posts and mobile outreach efforts. This ensures that children in hard-to-reach and conflict-affected areas can also be vaccinated. Community mobilization and engagement from civil society are central components of the campaign to reach parents.

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