By Johnathan Paoli
Gauteng health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has expressed confidence and determination as the province intensifies efforts to curb a persistent and concerning measles outbreak that has continued since 2022.
Speaking at the launch of the province’s mass measles and rubella (MR) vaccination campaign at Steve Biko Primary School in Orange Farm, Nkomo-Ralehoko emphasised the importance of proactive prevention through mass immunisation.
“Vaccines save lives. What we are doing here today is not only protecting the health of children but also ensuring the safety and resilience of our communities. Measles and rubella are entirely preventable, and we must act collectively to stop this outbreak,” she said.
The campaign aims to vaccinate all children aged between six months and 15 years with a booster dose of the combined MR vaccine, regardless of their prior immunisation status, following a spike in confirmed measles cases, with more than 370 reported across Gauteng
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