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The First Lady officially launching the Immunization Week including the introduction of Measles 2nd dose and HPV vaccine by cutting the ribbon held by the high-level officials during the occasion

The United Republic of Tanzania commemorates World Immunization Week

"Immunization is a shared responsibility!" This call was made by the First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete when she launched the Immunization Week.

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Dr Robalo grants post Press briefing interview

Ghana Commemorates 2014 African Vaccination and Child Health Promotion Week

The WHO Representative to Ghana, Dr Magda Robalo, has commended Ghana for the continuous efforts to keep immunization coverage quite high and the burden of vaccine preventable d

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Boy sits under insecticide-treated bed net in Wonchit kebele, Dera Woreda, Amhara Region.

Ethiopia on Track to Achieve Millennium Development Goal 6 Thanks to Remarkable Progress in Malaria Control

BAHIR DAR, 25 April 2014. The past decade has seen unprecedented progress in malaria control.

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The Hon Minister of Health Dr Riek Gai Kok, State Minister for Health of Central Equatoria, Hon Dr Emmanuel Ija and the WHO Representative, Dr Abdi Mohammed at the press conference

South Sudan commemorates World Malaria Day 2014

On 25 April 2014, South Sudan joined millions of people around the world to observe World Malaria day under the global theme, ’Invest in the future: Defeat Mala

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Highlights of the exhibitions by the Malaria Safe Initiative partners.

Tanzania commemorates World Malaria Day 2014

This year, the United Republic of Tanzania commemorated the World Malaria Day 2014 by hosting the Tanzania Malaria Control Forum and a press conference officiated by the Ministe

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African Vaccination Week gathers steam, seeks to protect millions against major killer diseases

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The high-level officials present administrated polio vaccine drops at the launching ceremony of the fourth African Vaccination Week in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

All Stakeholders Commit To Share Responsibility for Achieving Zero Deaths Related to Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

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In pictures: African Vaccination Week kicks off in Gondar, Ethiopia

The African Vaccination Week kicked off in Ethiopia on the 23rd of April 2014 with a colourful event in Gondar, Amhara Region.

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