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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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Immunization experts urge stronger action to close vaccination gaps in Africa

Immunization experts urge stronger action to close vaccination gaps in Africa

Brazzaville – Experts, policymakers and global health partners have…
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