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Guinea has become the latest country to introduce the RTS, S malaria vaccine into its routine immunization program, marking a significant milestone in the fight against malaria, which remains a leading cause of child morbidity and mortality in the country. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Health and Public
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Slovenia's Food Safety, Veterinary and Plant Protection Administration (UVHVVR) has distributed a leaflet to farmers in the country to raise awareness about lumpy skin disease, a potentially devastating cattle disease that has recently been detected in Italy and France. The disease, which is transmitted mainly by arthropod vectors
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In the sprawling neighborhood of Kado Lifecamp on the outskirts of Nigeria's capital, Abuja, 29-year-old Eucharia Joseph carries a cooler box brimming with oral polio vaccines packed in ice. Her mission is to reach hundreds of children, ensuring no one is left unprotected from the disease that once
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Measles cases have continued to rise in some parts of the country, with the West Midlands being of particular concern due to low vaccine uptake. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging parents to ensure their children are up-to-date with routine vaccinations before the new school term begins, citing
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As the first five months of 2025 alone showed, Nigeria reported over 717 confirmed cases and 138 deaths, underscoring the urgent need for a sustained investment in research and vaccine manufacturing capacity. In West Africa, various initiatives are underway to address this gap, including the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
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The Trump administration's handling of public health in its second term has raised significant concerns, with the withdrawal from the World Health Organization being just one example of a broader pattern. The President's priorities, voiced on his first day back in office, signal a shift away
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Researchers at the University of Oxford have made a breakthrough in developing low-cost vaccines for rabies, a potentially deadly disease caused by the rabies virus. The current vaccines require multiple doses and are relatively expensive, limiting their accessibility. The new research focused on creating novel vaccines that can induce a
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A new report has shed light on the potential for COVID-19 vaccines to trigger rare neurological complications, highlighting the need for ongoing research and surveillance to create safer vaccines and identify susceptible individuals. According to a recent study published in the AIMS Neuroscience journal, COVID-19 vaccines have been effective in
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The World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with the Government of Pakistan is set to introduce the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine from September 15 to 27, aiming to prevent cervical cancer in the country. The campaign will target 13 million girls aged nine to 14 years across Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad
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The Gavi Alliance has pledged $3 million over the next two years to strengthen routine immunization and primary health care in Kaduna State, Nigeria. This move is expected to accelerate progress towards universal vaccine coverage. The announcement was made by Jessica Crawford, Senior Country Manager for Nigeria at the Gavi
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In the last two decades, childhood immunization coverage has improved significantly across most African countries, with overall coverage rates increasing between 2000 and 2019. However, a new study published in PLOS Medicine warns that 12 countries are unlikely to meet global targets for full immunization by 2030. The study, led
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The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Pakistan are teaming up to launch the country's first-ever human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, aiming to vaccinate 13 million girls aged 9 to 14 against cervical cancer. The campaign, set to run from 15 to 27 September 2025, is
