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The government of Gujarat today launched a vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella, for which it received a grant of 300 rupees from the Center, said today Deputy Minister Nitin Patel
. will last five weeks and will aim to vaccinate 1.6 million children aged nine months to 15 years across the state against measles and rubella.It is a feasible target and we want all sectors of society participate to make it a success. Patel said today:
"We have obtained a 100% grant of Rs 300 crore for the campaign we plan to implement in mission mode, these two diseases can only be prevented by vaccines, "adds Patel JN Singh said the vaccine would be administered free of charge in all government hospitals, adding that the state government had the best cold chain for the movement and preservation of these vaccines. 19659002] More than 4 lakh children vaccinated She said that 106 mobile vans had also been deployed to reach remote areas of the district
Vadodara mayor Jigisha Seth said that 1,827 schools Anganwadis and hospitals in the district of Vadodara
the civic body would vaccinate 4.25 lakh children residing within the boundaries of society as part of the campaign.
The campaign is being promoted by former cricket player Irfan Pathan who will visit the vaccination centers to raise awareness about the need for children to be protected from two diseases, said MVC physician Mukesh Vaidya.
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