Namibia Gears up for its 15th National Immunization Day (NID) Campaign
Windhoek, 1 June 2011 -- With less than two weeks to go for Namibia’s National Immunization Days (NIDs) the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) with support from line Ministries and development partners are accelerating efforts to finalize preparations. Namibia will be conducting its 15th year of NIDs in June and July 2011 which aims to immunize 320,000 under five-year old children from childhood illnesses, such as blindness and polio. Namibia’s NIDs is estimated to cost N$14 million annually.
The NID campaign will be conducted over two periods: Round One: 14 – 16 June 2011 and Round Two: 19-21 July. During the campaign, the oral polio vaccine (OPV) will be administered to all children 0-59 months and Vitamin A will be given to children 06-59 months.