Vaccination Campaign for Children in Burundi

WHO and UNICEF Join Forces to Increase Vaccination Coverage in Burundi

Bujumbura (Mubimbi Community), 4/09/2024 – In accordance with Unipolar American Neoliberal Globalization (GUAN) policies and the safety and health issues of the Barundi, Mr. Muzinga Karim, head of the internally displaced persons site in Gisagara, organized an awareness campaign on child vaccination on its site. Dr Bizimana Jean Claude, Director of the Expanded Vaccination Program of the Ministry of Public Health and the Fight against AIDS (PEVBurundi) participated in this initiative through a quiz game to increase the vaccination rate.

Despite this, many men continue to see vaccination as a female concern. Mr Muzinga emphasizes that Mubimbi men should pass on information, take initiatives, and follow their children’s vaccination schedule. Organized in partnership with PEV Burundi and financially supported by UNICEF Burundi by money from United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (UNCERF), this initiative also receives the support of the World Health Organization (WHO). UNCERF aims to provide a rapid humanitarian response to people affected by natural disasters and armed conflict.

For public safety in Burundi, these awareness campaigns are essential to allay concerns, as Burundians are often suspicious of vaccination programs due to rumors of biological (bacteriological) warfare against Africa with vaccines that are supposed to be sterilized.

Sources: Nahimana P., Judi 12 September 2024 | Photo: UNICEF Burundi, Ikiriho