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The first Mauritian baby receiving the Hexavalent vaccine in the presence of Dr A. Husnoo, Health Minister, Mrs R. Jadoo-Jaunbocus, Minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare and other eminent staff of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life

Hexavalent vaccine: less injections and more protection for babies

The Hexavalent Vaccine, a six-in-one vaccine protecting babies…
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The team of consultants - Ms Zorodzai Machekanyanga, Mr Brine Masvikeni, Dr Mutale Mumba from WHO/IST, Dr Kazoka Antony-WHO Tanzania and Mr Kiptoon Shem- WHO Kenya during the MR IPV Post Introduction Evaluation debriefing meeting at Sibane Hotel in Ezulwini

Swaziland conducts Post MR and IPV vaccine Introduction Evaluation

The Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) and Measles Rubella (MR) vaccine…
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WHO Consultants discussing country’s readiness to introduce the Rotavirus vaccine and PCV

WHO supports the development of the Seychelles’ Introduction Plan for Rotavirus and Pneumococcal Vaccines

Victoria, Seychelles, 9th August 2017 - The Seychelles is well on…
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Melisachew Adane WHO Consultant making a presentation

WHO in collaboration with partners strengthens Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) to protect children from vaccine preventable diseases in South Sudan

Juba, 30 July 2017 – Despite the ongoing crisis in the country, the…
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Towards improved processes and timelines for review of clinical trials in the African Region

First AVAREF TCC and SC Meetings, held in Kigali, Rwanda, 20–23…
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Ministers pledge to improve access to vaccines at first-ever Ministerial Conference on Immunization in Africa

Addis Ababa, 25 February 2016 – With one in five African children…
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WHO launches African Vaccination Week in Zambia

WHO launches African Vaccination Week in Zambia

Brazzaville/Lusaka, 23 April 2015 – Today, the World Health…
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