MSF measles vaccination in Dhobley, Somalia.

On 6th March 2021, data from the MSF supported surveillance system in Dhobley reported 3 suspected cases of measles in Wabeeri section. By the 11th April, a total of 51 cases were reported with 2 deaths of children under age of 5 years.

MSF has since launched a measles vaccination mop up campaign in Dhobley town for children aged 6 months to 15 years. The one-month long mop up campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, runs from 1st to 31st May and aims to reach 9,900 children. In addition to measles, all children will be given vitamin A supplements and nutrition status screening for those under the age of five years.

MSF and MOH teams preparing to pick up supplies and vaccines for different vaccination sites in Dhobley town.

 

Vaccination team planning to travel to Buulo-Kutuur vaccination site after receiving the vaccines

 

Members of the five vaccination teams picking up measles vaccination from the cold chain room at Dhobley hospital for distribution to the five different locations.

 

Registrars recording children information before receiving vaccination and vitamin A supplements

 

Vaccinator and vaccine preparer preparing to vaccinate children requiring measles vaccine

 

Child undergoing screening for malnutrition before receiving Vitamin A and Measles vaccine.

 

Child receiving Vitamin A supplements

 

Child receiving Vitamin A supplements

 

Child receiving shot of measles vaccine

 

Team debriefing after day one of measles vaccination campaign

 

MSF team members at the vaccination site

 

Side view of a section of Dhobley town