Measles campaign rolls on despite deaths in Namibia

The measles and rubella campaigns ongoing
The measles and rubella campaigns ongoing

Botswana will continue with its ongoing Measles/Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, despite reports from Namibia of deaths among some children injected with the vaccines.

Yesterday, assistant health minister, Alfred Madigele said the campaign was going well and had not resulted in any deaths or serious challenges.

“The campaign is going very well.  We have not registered any deaths associated directly with the vaccination and de-worming.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up