Bogand©: The various stakeholders of the Bogand© health district agreed on Friday, January 18, 2025, in Bogand©, to successfully carry out the national vaccination campaign against typhoid fever scheduled for January 23 to 29, 2025.
According to Burkina Information Agency, during an advocacy workshop held on Friday, January 19, 2025, under the initiative of the Bogand© health district, administrative, customary, religious, military and paramilitary authorities, association leaders, and media managers all made a commitment to play their part for the smooth running of the national typhoid fever vaccination campaign.
The campaign is scheduled to take place from January 23 to 29, 2025, throughout the national territory. In the Bogand© health district, 240,824 children aged 9 months to 14 years are expected to be vaccinated.
According to specialists, typhoid fever is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi, which can lead to serious complications or even death. The disease can be prevented and controlled through access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation, health education, adherence to hygiene measures when handling food, and typhoid vaccination.
According to the chief medical officer of the Bogand© health district, Dr. Moussa Sawadogo, all arrangements have been made to successfully carry out this campaign in the district. Speaking about the accessibility of certain areas, Dr. Sawadogo said he was counting on the support of all stakeholders, particularly the defense and security forces. “Strategies will be implemented to give the entire target the chance to get vaccinated.”
The High Commissioner of the Gnagna province, Jean Baptiste B©ogo, called for the commitment and involvement of all stakeholders for the success of this vaccination campaign against typhoid fever.
