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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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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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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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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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