A nationwide campaign to vaccinate children against rubella and measles began on Monday, health authorities said.

According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), over 34 million children aged six months to five years will receive the vaccines during the drive.

In parallel, a week-long polio vaccination campaign has been launched in 90 high-risk districts, targeting more than 23 million children for anti-polio drops.

Vaccination teams will visit homes door-to-door, while facilities will also be available at government health centres, schools, madrassas, and temporary vaccination sites.

The NEOC has urged parents to ensure their children are vaccinated to protect them from these highly contagious diseases.