{"id":2916,"date":"2025-09-02T14:01:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T11:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amref.org\/tanzania\/?p=2916"},"modified":"2025-09-02T14:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T11:08:26","slug":"boosting-vaccination-in-ileje-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amref.org\/tanzania\/2025\/09\/02\/boosting-vaccination-in-ileje-district\/","title":{"rendered":"BOOSTING\u00a0VACCINATION:\u00a0IN\u00a0ILEJE\u00a0DISTRICT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-6481d5a86e0169bd3ebd42044cab4d0c\">BOOSTING&nbsp;VACCINATION:&nbsp;IN&nbsp;ILEJE&nbsp;DISTRICT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Joyce Wilson Ongati, District&nbsp;&nbsp;Medical Officer of Ileje District Council, reflects on the transformative impact of the IPC-I project aimed at improving vaccination rates in their community. Since its launch on April 19, 2024, the project has garnered significant success in Ileje District. Initially met with skepticism, particularly among religious and traditional leaders unfamiliar with the vaccines, the project has since turned the tide through diligent community education efforts led by dedicated health workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCommunity health workers have been pivotal,\u201d Dr. Ongati explains, \u201cthey tirelessly educated even the most hesitant, including religious and traditional leaders. Now, these leaders have become champions of vaccination within their communities.\u201d This grassroots approach has yielded remarkable results. Before the project, vaccination coverage languished at 60% in March. By April, it surged to 70%, and now stands proudly at 93% as of May. This upward trajectory signifies not just improved healthcare but also community unity and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/amref.org\/tanzania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-14.04.21.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amref.org\/tanzania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-14.04.21.png 910w, https:\/\/amref.org\/tanzania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-14.04.21-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/amref.org\/tanzania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-14.04.21-768x625.png 768w, https:\/\/amref.org\/tanzania\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-02-at-14.04.21-365x297.png 365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Dr. Ongati attributes this success to effective collaboration. \u201cCommunication between health workers and staff has been crucial. It ensured that every child, no matter how remote, received the protection they needed.\u201d Looking forward, Dr. Ongati emphasizes the need for continued support.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGeographical&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;remain.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sustaining our progress hinges on ongoing assistance.\u201d She expresses gratitude to Amref Tanzania and UNICEF for their invaluable support in making this project a success. In closing, Dr. Ongati urges, \u201cLet\u2019s build on this momentum. Together, we can ensure every child in Ileje District grows up healthy and protected.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BOOSTING&nbsp;VACCINATION:&nbsp;IN&nbsp;ILEJE&nbsp;DISTRICT Dr. Joyce Wilson Ongati, District&nbsp;&nbsp;Medical Officer of Ileje District Council, reflects on the transformative impact of the IPC-I project aimed at improving vaccination rates in their community. 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