The government is starting a nationwide vaccination campaign from October 12 to prevent the outbreak of typhoid fever in Bangladesh. In this initiative, which is being conducted under the EPI program, children will be given free typhoid vaccine.
District Civil Surgeon Dr. Nuwen Khisa told reporters at a press briefing held at the conference room of the Department of Health on Monday.
All students under the age of 15 studying in all educational institutions in the country will be given typhoid vaccine at their respective educational institutions and children under 9 months of age and under the age of 15 outside educational institutions will be given typhoid vaccine at the existing EPI permanent and temporary vaccination centers.
The Civil Surgeon said that typhoid fever is a preventable infectious disease. The government has taken the initiative to provide free typhoid vaccine to protect children. This program will be implemented across the country from October 12.
He added that the vaccine, approved by the World Health Organization, is safe and effective. The government's campaign will not only save the lives of children, but will also make a significant contribution to reducing typhoid-related illnesses and mortality in the long term.
The typhoid campaign vaccination period is 18 working days from 12-13 November 2025. Out of this, the 1st week (12-30 October): Campaign in educational institutions and permanent vaccination centers (any 10 working days) and the next 2 weeks (01-13 November): Campaign in the community (campaign in regular and permanent vaccination centers in rural and urban areas) (any 8 working days)
The total target for typhoid vaccination in the district has been set at 1,54,749 children. Of this, the target is 1,11,941 in educational institutions and 42,803 children outside educational institutions. The number of vaccination centers in educational institutions in Rangamati district is 1,249 and the number of permanent vaccination centers is 1,222.
