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KHULNA, Nov 12, 2025 (BSS) - A total of 94 percent of the targeted 172,370 
children aged between 9 months and under 15 years have already been 
vaccinated in Khulna city, since the launch of the month-long vaccination 
campaign on October 12.

It was informed at the second coordination meeting of the Typhoid Vaccination 
Campaign-2025 was held this afternoon (Wednesday) at the GIZ Auditorium of 
Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Nagar Bhaban, with KCC Administrator Md Firoz 
Shah in the chair.

Under the EPI programme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, KCC's 
Health Department organized the meeting.

To ensure effective implementation, the campaign area was divided into four 
zones under the supervision of 62 supervisors, engaging 252 vaccinators and 
350 volunteers.

Expressing satisfaction over the progress, the KCC Administrator Md Firoz 
Shah said the government has undertaken this important initiative to prevent 
the spread of typhoid fever.

He appreciated the efforts of all those involved in the campaign, emphasizing 
that children are the country's future asset and that ensuring their good 
health requires sincere efforts from all concerned.