Immunizing children against measles is a priority in the Central African Republic. In January 2014, more than 115 000 children aged 6 months to 15 years were vaccinated in health centres across the country by national health workers with support from WHO, the International Red Cross and partners.

As of 2012, of every 100 children born in the country, 13 died before their fifth birthday. Measles can kill up to 1 in 25 children affected with the disease, and remains a public health problem in the Central African Republic. People, therefore, welcomed the vaccination campaign.

This photo essay depicts a 3-day vaccination campaign rolled out in January 2014 from a health centre in Guitangola, in the district of the national capital of Bangui.