DSCC prepares for nationwide typhoid vaccine rollout
In a decisive step to accelerate the "Typhoid Vaccination Campaign 2025," influential stakeholders convened for an advocacy meeting at the Nagar Bhaban Auditorium in Dhaka on Thursday, chaired by Md Zahirul Islam, Chief Executive Officer of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).
The nationwide one-dose Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) campaign will begin in the DSCC area on 12 October, targeting all children aged 9 months to 15 years. From October 12 to November 13, approximately 1 million children will receive free vaccinations across DSCC.
The campaign will be carried out in two phases through 2,252 educational institutions, 75 permanent centres at ward offices, and approximately 450 temporary centres. In the first phase (12–31 October), students will be vaccinated at their respective educational institutions. In the second phase (1–13 November), children outside of schools and those in marginalised communities will receive vaccines at temporary centres. Vaccines will also be available at ward offices, excluding Fridays and public holidays, throughout the duration of the campaign.
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Parents must register their children online using the 17-digit birth registration number to download vaccination cards. If your child does not have an online birth registration, please visit your local ward office as soon as possible to register and ensure your child is eligible for vaccination.
Speaking at the event, CEO Md Zahirul Islam said, "The typhoid vaccine is not only completely safe but also proudly approved by the World Health Organisation. With everyone's cooperation, we are excited to turn this vaccination programme for children into a joyful festival." He added that DSCC regional offices have been enthusiastically instructed to provide priority services for birth registration.
Representatives from the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, the Directorate of Madrasa Education, the Directorate of Primary Education, the Islamic Foundation, the Department of Social Services, the Red Crescent, WHO, and UNICEF enthusiastically joined the meeting, along with senior officials from the DSCC, contributing valuable insights.
