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 Partly cloudy weather predicted in hilly region Two arrested with gold-coated clothes from TIA Battisputali murder: All four accused juveniles Two arrested with Rs 9.8 million from Durbar Marg Police resort to firing to arrest accused in drugs peddling Rainfall to occur in majority provinces 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 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million6 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities7 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system8 TRENDING 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? Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Now more than ever, support the IT sector Why the PLA broadcasted Punjabi songs for Indian troops Cyber bureau launches ‘hackers hunt operation’ three Top leaders reach Prachanda’s residence to demand secretariat meeting Health post in Humla village sans workforce, shut down for nearly a month