A consignment containing 10 different types of vaccines, including measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and oral polio vaccine (OPV), has arrived in Bangladesh, strengthening the country’s ongoing immunisation programme.
The shipment was received at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wednesday by Sardar Sakhawat Husain, who formally accepted the vaccines on behalf of the government.
According to health officials, the consignment includes vaccines for several critical diseases, such as BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin), pentavalent vaccine, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) and typhoid vaccine, in addition to MMR and OPV.
Speaking at the airport after receiving the shipment, the health minister said that around 1.5 million doses of measles vaccine have already arrived in the country. He assured that there is no risk of vaccine shortages in the near future, as supply chains remain stable.
He also highlighted the efficiency of the procurement process, stating that the government had managed to complete the import within 24 days, which he described as a notable achievement in vaccine logistics and planning.
The minister further informed that a total of 180 million doses of 10 different vaccines, including measles, are expected to arrive in the country by 10 May. He added that this large-scale procurement would ensure uninterrupted vaccination coverage across Bangladesh.
Health officials believe the timely arrival of these vaccines will help strengthen routine immunisation efforts and support ongoing public health programmes aimed at preventing communicable diseases.
The government has emphasised that maintaining a steady vaccine supply remains a top priority to avoid any disruptions in national health services.
