DocumentOngoingMedia statement

KZN Health urges parents in Edumbe to vaccinate children as immunisation coverage declines

Kwazulu Natal - HealthRef: https://www.kznhealth.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/kzn-health-urges-parents-in-edumbe-to-vaccinate-children-as-immunisation-coverage-declines-15092026.pdf

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Collected on 17 September 2026

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What this means

This media statement issued by Kwazulu-Natal Health urges parents and caregivers in eDumbe and across the province to ensure their children receive routine vaccinations following a decline in immunisation coverage. MEC for Health Nomagugu Simelane highlighted the drop in coverage and encouraged parents to visit local health facilities to catch up on missed vaccinations.

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Childhood Immunisation Services

Routine childhood vaccinations are available at public health facilities for children to protect them against serious and preventable diseases such as diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, hepatitis B, and Haemophilus influenzae type b.

Who it is for: Parents and caregivers with infants and children requiring routine vaccinations
How to act on it: Take the child along with their Road to Health Booklet to the nearest health facility.

The document's recorded date is 15 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Take your child to the nearest health facility. Our healthcare workers are there to assist you. They will assess the child's vaccination history, advise you on the appropriate next steps and ensure that your child receives the protec

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KwaZulu-Natal

Reference

https://www.kznhealth.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/kzn-health-urges-parents-in-edumbe-to-vaccinate-children-as-immunisation-coverage-declines-15092026.pdf

Key Takeaways

Kwazulu-Natal MEC for Health Nomagugu Simelane
eDumbe
Zululand District
Kanye Kanye Community Hall
Bilanyoni
15 September 2026
Isibhedlela Kubantu campaign
decline in childhood vaccination coverage
Kwazulu Natal - Health
Nomagugu Simelane