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Participants of AVW donating blood during the launching as one of live saving activities

Ethiopia launched the 6th African Vaccination Week

May 18, 2016: The 6th African Vaccination Week has been officially…
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Press Release: African Vaccination Week (AVW) being Commemorated in Ethiopia, 18-24 MAY 2016

Press Release: African Vaccination Week (AVW) being Commemorated in Ethiopia, 18-24 MAY 2016

AVW 2016 Theme, “Close the Immunization Gap. Stay Polio Free!” Addis…
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WHO confirms Zika virus strain imported from the Americas to Cabo Verde

Sequencing of the virus in Cabo Verde by Institut Pasteur, Dakar…
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Participants of the inter-regional workshop on household water treatment and safe storage

Inter-Regional Workshop on Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage

An Inter-regional workshop on strengthening evaluation, regulation…
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African Vaccination Week ends in Nigeria with calls on Government to improve immunization and surveillance activities in security compromised areas and international borders.

Abuja, 09 May 2016 - The African Vaccination Week (AVW) ended in…
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Uganda organises a series of African Vaccination Week activities

Uganda organises a series of African Vaccination Week activities

Kampala, 3rd May 2016 - World Health Organization Regional Office for…
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Participants in the Nimba County Advocacy and Micro-planning meeting

Liberia Successfully Introduces a Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer

Monrovia, 4 May - Jamese a fourth grade student aged 10 from Ganta…
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Participants in the Nimba County Advocacy and Micro-planning meeting

Liberia Successfully Introduces a Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer

Monrovia, 4 May - Jamese a fourth grade student aged 10 from Ganta…
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Health workers and members of the community commemorate AVW & Malezi Bora celebrations in West Pokot County, Kenya, recently

Kenya celebrates African Vaccination Week

Kenya celebrated African Vaccination Week with launches, radio…
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New WHO Guidelines Make All Persons Living with HIV Eligible for Antiretroviral Treatment

Johannesburg, 29 April 2016 – According to the new World Health…
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