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From which location did the Government of India launch the nationwide Measles and Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign?
Question

From which location did the Government of India launch the nationwide Measles and Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign?

A.

Bengaluru

B.

Kolkata

C.

New Delhi

D.

Chennai

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Bengaluru
Explanation:
The Government of India launched the Measles and Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign from Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 5th February 2017.
The initiative was part of Mission Indradhanush, which focuses on improving vaccination coverage in India.
Information Booster:
  • The MR vaccination campaign was started by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
  • The goal was to eliminate measles and control rubella by 2023.
  • The vaccine was provided free of cost to children aged 9 months to 15 years.
  • Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause severe complications like pneumonia and encephalitis.
  • Rubella (German Measles) can cause Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) in newborns if a pregnant woman is infected.

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