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States expand vaccination to underserved communities, close immunization gaps

Osun, 20 May, 2022 -  At the Akindeko market in downtown Osogbo…
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Dr Jerry Brown- Chief Executive Officer JFK Medical centre- Guest of honour- speaking during the launch of the African Vaccination Week 2022

Liberia sets to drive up routine immunisation- officially launched the African Vaccination Week (24-30th April 2022)

Monrovia, April 27, 2022 - The surge of COVID-19 has negatively…
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Dr Sally Ann Ohene DPC Officer presenting the tablets to Dr Kwame Amponsah-Achiano, EPI Manager, GHS

WHO Ghana supports ongoing COVID-19 vaccine rollout with digital tablets

The World Health Organization has reiterated its commitment to…
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COVID-19 vaccination roll out in Rwanda

Rwanda vaccinates 10% of population, reaches first global target

Kigali, 20 September 2021 – Rwanda has fully vaccinated 10% of its…
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Meet team WHO: Dr Gilson Paluku, Immunization Officer

Meet team WHO: Dr Gilson Paluku, Immunization Officer

A medical doctor with experience in over 15 countries in Africa…
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Driving COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Ghana’s hard-to-reach communities 

Driving COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Ghana’s hard-to-reach communities 

Accra - Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been hailed as exemplary…
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COVID-19 widens routine immunization gaps in Africa

COVID-19 widens routine immunization gaps in Africa

Brazzaville – Around 7.7 million African children missed out on vital…
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Vaccination boosts Sierra Leone’s Ebola prevention

Vaccination boosts Sierra Leone’s Ebola prevention

Freetown – While the 2014–2016 deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa…
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Risk of major measles outbreaks as countries delay vaccination drives

Risk of major measles outbreaks as countries delay vaccination drives

Brazzaville – Fifteen African countries delayed measles…
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Madame Amie Jobe and one of her daughters, a medical Doctor, diplaying their vaccination cards, after receiving the COVAX vaccine

A Women Leader Received “Her Heart’s Desire”, i.e. COVID-19 Vaccine

In the fulfilness of time, Madam Amie Jobe received her heart’s…
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