Zimbabwe’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Q1-Q2 2026 Bulletin

Zimbabwe’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Q1-Q2 2026 Bulletin was recorded by Global Incident Tracker on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 13:01 UTC. The event is classified as a epidemic incident with a severity rating of Severe, and was detected through AFRO.

Zimbabwe’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) Q1-Q2 2026 Bulletin julie.germano@… Thu, 01/10/2026 - 14:01 Zimbabwe’s Expanded Programme on Immunization Q1–Q2 2026 Bulletin highlights progress in protecting communities against vaccine-preventable diseases. As of 30 June, national coverage for the third dose of the pentavalent vaccine reached 92%, while HPV vaccination coverage reached 80%. The bulletin also examines remaining gaps, particularly in second-dose measles-rubella vaccination and coverage across provinces and districts. It highlights efforts to reach underserved communities and outlines priorities for strengthening immunization during the second half of the year.Download the bulletin below to explore the results and priorities. EPI Bulletin Q1-Q2 2026.pdf (2.68 MB) Related Health T

Where this happened

The incident is located in Zimbabwe (Africa), whose capital is Harare. Historically, Zimbabwe is most affected by droughts, cyclones and epidemics. You can follow every incident recorded in this country, updated live, on the Zimbabwe incident tracker.

Approximate coordinates of the reported event are -19.000°, 29.200°. The marker on the map above shows this position; for news-derived reports the location reflects the place named in media coverage and may represent a district or city rather than an exact site.

Understanding epidemic events

Disease outbreaks including cholera, dengue, measles, Ebola and influenza. Outbreak trajectories depend on transmission route, population immunity and the speed of detection. Early case-finding, clean water and vaccination coverage change outcomes far more than late-stage restrictions.

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Timeline and sources

1. 1 Oct 2026, 13:10 UTC · received · event time 1 Oct 2026, 13:01 UTC
   First report Merged duplicate

   First recorded from AFRO.

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