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A grade four pupil getting vaccinated

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine introduced in Zambia

The Human Papilloma Virus vaccine has been introduced for the first…

Sixty-sixth World Health Assembly closes

The Sixty-sixth session of the World Health Assembly took place in…

Ethiopia Newsletter Bulletin - 05, May 2013

Inside this issue: 1 About this issue 2 & 3 Dr Luis G. Sambo,…

WHO hands over 36 ILED Microscopes, Laboratory equipments, reagents and consumables worth $126,000 for expansion of Tuberculosis Diagnostic network to Federal Government of Nigeria on the occasion commemorating the 2013 World TB Day

Nigeria has joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2013…

Yellow fever vaccination booster not needed

17 May 2013 -- The yellow fever ‘booster’ vaccination given

WHO Representative, Dr. Rufaro Chatora, handing over keys for the vehicle and equipment to the Ag. Permanent Secretary for Health and Social Welfare, at the Ministry of Health premises

The World Health Organization hands over vehicles and equipment to the Ministry of health and social welfare

On the 17th May, 2013 -- The WHO Country Office handed over to…

Dr Gakuruh and Dr Jambai signing a Memorandum.

WHO Donates $159,000 Worth of Various Items to Ministry of Health

The World Health Organization donated various items including,…

Press briefing and launching of African Vaccination Week in progress

Gambia commemorates African Vaccination Week

Banjul, 16 May 2013 -- The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare…