Uganda launches yellow fever vaccination campaign and travel requirements
- Uganda has initiated a nationwide yellow fever vaccination campaign to protect its population from the mosquito-borne disease.
- The campaign aims to safeguard millions of people against the long-standing threat posed by yellow fever.
- This proactive approach by Uganda demonstrates a commitment to public health and disease prevention.
Uganda had a campaign to vaccinate people against yellow fever. By the end of April, 12.2 million out of 14 million people were vaccinated. The government wants more people to get the vaccine because many are hesitant. The vaccine is free for people aged 1 to 60. Uganda is at high risk for yellow fever outbreaks. The World Health Organization reports many cases and deaths from yellow fever each year. Symptoms include fever, muscle pain, headache, and more. Uganda aims to eliminate yellow fever by 2026 as part of a global strategy. The vaccination campaign in Uganda included schools, hospitals, and other places. People traveling to countries like South Africa need the yellow fever shot. Some doses were left unused after the campaign. People were worried about expired vaccines, but the government assures that vaccines save lives. Uganda is working to educate the community about the importance of vaccines.