Prof Sayedur Rahman Addresses Unicef's Measles Vaccine Shortage Concerns
Prof Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the chief adviser of the interim government on health ministry affairs, has responded to Unicef's claims regarding a measles vaccine shortage. Unicef had warned the government about potential shortages that could lead to an outbreak. However, Prof Sayedur stated that there was no specific discussion about a measles vaccine shortage and that vaccine coverage data did not indicate any shortfall. He emphasized that decisions on special campaigns are made by the Inter-Agency Coordination Committee, which includes Unicef and WHO representatives.