Bridging immunization gaps: lessons from Zambia’s 2024 measles–rubella supplementary immunisation activity

Bridging immunization gaps: lessons from Zambia’s 2024 measles–rubella supplementary immunisation activity

Zambia’s 2024 Measles-Rubella Supplementary Immunization Activity (SIA), conducted from 23 to 28 September across all 116 districts, targeted children aged 9–59 months to address immunization gaps exacerbated by COVID-19 disruptions and responding to ongoing measles outbreaks. This community case st...

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Main Authors:	Moses Mwale, Penelope Masumbu, Peter Jay Chipimo, Patrick Sakubita, Andrew Phiri, Kennedy Matanda, Kelvin Mwangilwa, Andrea Carcelen, Simon Mutembo, Freddie Masaninga, Jackob Sakala, Peter Clement Lugala
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:	Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:	Zambia immunization measles-rubella campaign zero-dose children community engagement digital monitoring supplementary immunization
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1625514/full
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