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Senegal Introduces Hexavalent Vaccine into Its National Immunization Programme

Senegal Introduces Hexavalent Vaccine into its National Immunization Programme

Dakar - On July 1, 2025, Senegal officially launched the introduction…
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In attendance, all stakeholders

Malawi Secures Gains Against Polio, Strengthens Health Systems for the Future

Lilongwe-As Malawi celebrates its first anniversary after officially…
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Launch of the Africa Vaccination Week in Lilongwe, Malawi

Malawi Launches National Immunization Strategy During African Vaccination Week

Lilongwe – The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Health,…
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Dr. A. Ancia, WHO Representative in Mauritius, emphasizing the importance of the evaluation of NITAG.

WHO supports Mauritius in assessing and empowering the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group

National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) play a…
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Mali pioneers novel hybrid vaccine delivery approach to combat malaria

Mali pioneers novel hybrid vaccine delivery approach to combat malaria

JOINT PRESS RELEASEOn World Malaria Day, Mali becomes the 20th…
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Vaccination progress helps save millions of lives in African region

Vaccination progress helps save millions of lives in African region

Brazzaville/Geneva – An increase in vaccine coverage in Africa is…
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World Health Day 2025 commemoration in Lesotho

National University of Lesotho hosts a successful multidisciplinary World Health Day commemoration promoting healthy beginnings and hopeful futures

Roma – On Tuesday April 16, 2025, the National University of Lesotho…
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93% of Eswatini mothers deliver in health facilities, attended by skilled personnel

93% of Eswatini mothers deliver in health facilities, attended by skilled personnel

In commemoration of the World Health Day 2025 on 7 April 2025, the…
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Seychelles paving the way for sustained immunization efforts to 2030: WHO's technical assistance for Seychelles' National Immunization Strategy

Seychelles paving the way for sustained immunization efforts to 2030: WHO's technical assistance for Seychelles' National Immunization Strategy

Victoria, Seychelles - From February 3 to February 7, 2025, the…
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2025 GAVI Joint Appraisal for Lesotho

Lesotho concludes Joint Appraisal for GAVI supported immunization programs

Leribe, Lesotho – Lesotho successfully completed its Joint…
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