The information was revealed at a district-level consultation meeting held at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner this morning. Photo : BSS

BOGURA, Oct 6, 2025 (BSS) - A total of 9.5 lakh children will be brought under the typhoid vaccination campaign in Bogura district under the government's Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI).

So far, registration of 2.5 lakh children has already been completed.

The information was revealed at a district-level consultation meeting held at the conference room of the Deputy Commissioner this morning.

Deputy Commissioner Hosna Afroza presided over the meeting.

Among others, Superintendent of Police Zedan Al Musa, Chief Executive Officer of the District Council Gazi Shahnewaz, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mejbaul Karim, Civil Surgeon Dr Khurshid Alam, Senior Information Officer Mahfuzar Rahman, President of Bogura Press Club Rezaul Hasan Ranu, President of Bogura Journalists Union Ganesh Das, General Secretary SM Abu Sayeed, and UNICEF representative Shahidul Hasan, were present.

The campaign will begin on October 12, Under the programme, one dose of typhoid vaccine will be administered to all children aged between 9 months and 15 years, including students from pre-primary to grade 9.

Health officials noted that children suffering from fever will not be vaccinated until they fully recover.

Speakers at the meeting stressed the importance of public awareness and the need to counter misinformation to ensure the success of the campaign.