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Nigeria accelerates measles–rubella elimination with second phase campaign in the South

Nigeria accelerates measles–rubella elimination with second phase campaign in the South

Nigeria is conducting the second phase of its vaccination campaign to…
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Diphtheria outbreaks drive data-led push to strengthen immunization systems in Africa

Diphtheria outbreaks drive data-led push to strengthen immunization systems in Africa

Brazzaville — Rising diphtheria outbreaks across the WHO African…
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Africa invests in stronger vaccine evidence: regional training workshop builds skills to improve health security

Africa invests in stronger vaccine evidence: regional training workshop builds skills to improve health security

Brazzaville — As outbreaks of infectious diseases continue to…
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A mother holds her child as a health worker delivers a life-saving measles-rubella vaccine in Cape Point, The Gambia.

A Healthier Future for Every Child: The Government of The Gambia Achieves Remarkable Success in the 2025 Measles-Rubella Vaccination, Vitamin A & Deworming Campaign

Banjul, The Gambia – The Government of The Gambia, through the…
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Zimbabwe improves child health through nationwide Immunization campaign

Harare—Zimbabwe marked a major milestone in child health with the…
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After Action Review in Salima, Malawi

Malawi Strengthens Measles Response Through an After-Action Review

Malawi hosted a Measles-Rubella Vaccination After-Action Review (AAR…
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Malawi’s Measles-Rubella Campaign: A United Front Against Outbreak

In the wake of sporadic measles outbreaks that gripped Malawi from…
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2025 African Vaccination Week: Strengthening outreach efforts and accelerating progress under the Big Catch-Up Initiative

2025 African Vaccination Week: Strengthening outreach efforts and accelerating progress under the Big Catch-Up Initiative

African Vaccination Week in Ethiopia marked a pivotal moment to…
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"I believe the dose reduces the risk of polio for my child"- Suzgika Gondwe

Strengthening Immunity, One Dose at a Time: Malawi’s IPV2 Success Story

In the heart of Southern Africa, Malawi has taken a bold step in the…
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Fred Osei-Sarpong

Ghana Sets Stage for National Mid-Level Management (MLM) and Immunization in Practice (IIP) Training

For the first time since 2007, Ghana is rolling out a nationwide…
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