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Africa Vaccination week

12,447 Children Reached With Measles-Rubella Vaccine during Africa Vaccination Week

To catch up with the unvaccinated (zero-dose), and under-vaccinated…
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Combating Measles: A Comprehensive Community-centered Approach in Ethiopia's Areas

Combating Measles: a comprehensive community-centered approach in Ethiopia

In the districts of Sidama, Central, and South Ethiopia, access to…
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Dr Simangele Mthethwa, WHO South Africa NPO (VPD Surveillance) captured during the 2023 measles vaccination campaign, symbolizing determination and responsibility as she inspects vaccines at a vaccination center. Her earnest expression reflects a commitment to eliminating measles in South Africa.

WHO South Africa supported the Measles Vaccination Campaign as a Public Health Response to a measles outbreak in South Africa

In a concerted effort to combat the outbreak of measles and bolster…
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Reaching communities at risk of measles with vaccination

By Vivian Mugarisi Masvingo, Zimbabwe – Mwenezi Ward 10…
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Zimbabwe tackles measles outbreak through intensive vaccination campaigns

Zimbabwe tackles measles outbreak through intensive vaccination campaigns

Harare – When Baba Ruvheni heard health workers from his village…
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Ethiopia kicks off a nationwide integrated measles vaccination campaign targeting over 15.5 million children

Ethiopia kicks off a nationwide integrated measles vaccination campaign targeting over 15.5 million children

The Federal Ministry of Health (MoH) officially launched a nationwide…
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Vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks on the rise in Africa

Vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks on the rise in Africa

Brazzaville – Africa is witnessing a surge in outbreaks of vaccine-…
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Ethiopia conducts a measles vaccination campaign to respond to an outbreak in three regions

A measles vaccination campaign was conducted in Ethiopia from…
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Sierra Leone declares measles outbreaks

Ministry of Health and Sanitation declares confirmed measles outbreaks in Kambia District

The Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) today declared measles…
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A health worker speaks to MOH and UN officials at the launch of measles rubella campaign in Kajiado county. Almost 4 million children are targeted

Almost four million children set to receive measles rubella vaccine

  Nairobi, 25 June 2021 – An urgent measles and rubella (MR)…
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