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Nearly 20 million lives saved in Africa through measles vaccinations

Nearly 20 million lives saved in Africa through measles vaccinations

Brazzaville/Geneva—Nearly 20 million measles-related deaths have…
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Niger takes a decisive step forward against polio

Niger takes a decisive step forward against polio

Niamey—In a small camp set up on the outskirts of Gueskérrou, a…
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Together for health. Santing with Science

Standing with science: how Mozambique contributes for global health

Maputo, April 7th, 2026 — On this World Health Day, celebrated under…
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Malawi and Mozambique team at Thambani Health Centre in Malawi

Stopping Polio at the Border: Malawi and Mozambique Join Forces

In October 2025, a suspected polio case triggered an urgent alert in…
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: Presentation on micro-planning for vaccine dose allocation during the HPV and Mpox vaccination campaign review meeting

Strengthening Routine Immunization and Outbreak Response in Malawi, HPV and Mpox vaccination campaign review meeting

In 2025, Malawi undertook two major public health interventions to…
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Group picture of GER in Immunization community change agents in Thundiwike, Mzimba North

Breaking Barriers: How Gender Equity is Transforming Immunization in Malawi

Just three years ago, Malawi faced a daunting challenge. A wave of…
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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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