J P Nadda launches National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26
Union Health Minister J P Nadda virtually launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26 on 24 April 2025, the first day of World Immunization Week.
Summary
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda virtually launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26 on 24 April 2025, the first day of World Immunization Week (24–30 April), towards India's goal of eliminating measles and rubella by 2026. He released multi-language IEC materials, including the official U-WIN launch film. During January–March 2025, 332 districts reported zero measles cases and 487 districts zero rubella cases. As per 2024-25 HMIS data, India's MR vaccination coverage is 93.7% for the first dose and 92.2% for the second dose.
Key facts
- Launched
- 24 April 2025, first day of World Immunization Week (24–30 April)
- Goal
- Eliminate measles and rubella by 2026
- Zero cases (Jan–Mar 2025)
- Measles: 332 districts; Rubella: 487 districts
- MR coverage (HMIS 2024-25)
- 1st dose 93.7%; 2nd dose 92.2%
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many districts reported zero measles cases during January–March 2025, as stated at the launch of the MR elimination campaign?
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Correct answer: C — 332
332 districts reported zero measles cases and 487 districts zero rubella cases in January–March 2025.
Consider the following about the National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26: 1. It was launched on the first day of World Immunization Week (24–30 April). 2. India's MR vaccination coverage for the second dose is 93.7%, as per 2024-25 HMIS data. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Second-dose coverage is 92.2%; 93.7% is the first-dose coverage.
By which year does India aim to eliminate measles and rubella, as per the Health Ministry release of 24 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 2026
The campaign marks a step towards India's goal of eliminating measles and rubella by 2026.