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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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Jacqueline Maina, WHO Emergency Mobile Medical Team coordinator, administering Oral Cholera Vaccine in Kapoeta town. Credit WHO South Sudan

Oral Cholera Vaccination campaign to combat cholera in South Sudan concludes despite security and access challenges

16 August 2017, Juba, South Sudan – The first round of an Oral…
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Roadmap for Implementing the Addis Declaration on Immunization Launches at the Africa Health Forum

Kigali, Rwanda, 27 June 2017 – Today, a roadmap to guide Member…
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Swaziland commemorates the Africa Vaccination Week

Swaziland commemorates the Africa Vaccination Week

12 May - Mbabane: The Kingdom of Swaziland joined the rest of Africa…
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Representative of WHO Dr Thomas Karengera vaccinating a child

Ethiopia launched the 7th African Vaccination Week

April 28th, 2017, Addis Ababa: The 7th African Vaccination Week has…
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AVW 2017 Children

Botswana’s national African Vaccination Week commemoration - April 24th 2017 in Rasesa – Kgatleng District

Rasesa Village, Kgatleng District – 24 April 2017: A high profile and…
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La première dams du Tchad vaccinant un enfant

Des appels de haut niveau en faveur de la vaccination pour tous: Les partenaires de la vaccination et les pays célèbrent la Semaine africaine de la vaccination

N’Djamena (Tchad), 22 avril 2017 – La Semaine africaine de la…
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High level calls for vaccinations for all : Immunization partners and countries celebrate African Vaccination Week

High level calls for vaccinations for all : Immunization partners and countries celebrate African Vaccination Week

Brazzaville /N’Djamena, 22 April 2017 – UN agencies, high level…
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Eritrea observes the African Vaccination Week and successfully implements the tOPV-bOPV switch

Eritrea observes the African Vaccination Week and successfully implements the tOPV-bOPV switch

The African vaccine week in Eritrea was observed from 25-30 April,…
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Participants of AVW donating blood during the launching as one of live saving activities

Ethiopia launched the 6th African Vaccination Week

May 18, 2016: The 6th African Vaccination Week has been officially…
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