गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Anti-typhoid vaccination campaign beginning in Madhes Province Nepal Anti-typhoid vaccination campaign beginning in Madhes Province KathmanduPati April 05, 2022 File photo DHANUSHA –The anti-typhoid vaccination campaign is being launched in Madhes Province from April 8. The government is implementing the campaign from April 8 to May 1 in order to minimize human loss caused by typhoid, according to Province Health Directorate. Information to this was shared at a news conference organized by the Health Directorate in Janakpurdham on Monday. The children aged between 15 months to 15 years will be vaccinated under the drive. Director Bijay Kumar Jha said the anti-typhoid vaccine would however be administered together with regular immunization. Efforts were on to ensure vaccine to at least 95 percent of the target group. There are 1.7 million populations in the beneficiary age group in eight districts of Madhes Province. Along with this, the children would be immunized against measles and rubella. According to Madhes Province representative for WHO office, Suresh Shukla, Nepal will be the first country to get vaccine against typhoid in the east Asian countries. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Baglung flood death toll reaches three Teej being celebrated across the country today Constitution recognises ‘people’s war’ as armed conflict,none allowed for expression… Melamchi flood victims complain of not getting grant amount Eye Hospital and local governments continue collaboration for blindness elimination Today’s weather: light to heavy rainfall in different places Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar3 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more