Addressing Measles: Collaborative Response Meeting in Albania
20 February 2024
The Institute of Public Health, along with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, supported by the World Health Organization in Albania (WHO Albania), UNICEF, and the DG Near Project of the European Union, convened a meeting on February 19, 2024.
Attended by representatives from various institutions and experts, the meeting aimed to analyze the epidemiological situation of measles, vaccination coverage, and strategies to halt disease transmission.
Emphasis was placed on vaccination as the best defense against measles, underscoring adherence to the National Vaccination Calendar and vaccination of every contact or at-risk individual in communities. The measles, rubella, and mumps vaccine, administered in two doses, provide enduring protection, highlighting the importance of comprehensive vaccination efforts for children.
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