The programme targets one million children under five, 7,000 nine-year-old girls, and 200,000 pregnant women across the state’s 16 local government areas.
Following extensive deliberations, the lawmakers referred both bills to the relevant committees for further legislative action.
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He said the media is crucial to the success of the immunisation campaign.
The minister said the achievements aligned with government targets aimed at reducing infant mortality.
Two new measles cases linked to overseas travel have been confirmed in Auckland, three weeks after New Zealand declared a previous outbreak.
The executive secretary charged the officers to remain diligent, accountable, and committed to improving their performance.
The campaign will run from January 27 to February 5 across the council area.
About 2,015 ad hoc teams had been deployed for the exercise across the state’s 27 local government areas.
Mr Mkpoutom appealed to state residents to ensure their children complete routine immunisation schedules.
No fewer than 250,750 children have been immunised against human papillomavirus, polio, measles, rubella, and other tropical diseases.
