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first malaria vaccine kick of in Cameroon

Health Cameroon

2. February 2024

First-Ever Malaria Vaccine Campaign Kicks Off

The world's first malaria vaccine campaign has recently begun in Cameroon.

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malaria vaccine shipment reaches Cameroon

Health Cameroon

7. December 2023

Another African Country Now Ready to Immunize Kids Against Malaria

The Central African country of Cameroon received over 330,000 doses of the RTS,S malaria vaccine to be administered to children, meaning that the malaria vaccine immunization program will be in full effect during the first quarter of 2024 across the highest-risk countries on the continent.

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Etinosa Yvonne A nurse counsels a patient before she gets screened for cervical cancer, Niger State

Health The World

28. November 2023

Vaccines and More: The Whole World Is Fighting Cervical Cancer

The fight to eliminate cervical cancer completely is gaining momentum across the world through successful measures, including strong HPV vaccination campaigns, bringing hope to women who could face the non-communicable disease.

Animals

Animals Bhutan

19. November 2023

A World First: Stray Dogs All Vaccinated and Sterilized, Here

Following a 14-year-long program, Bhutan has successfully sterilized and vaccinated its entire population of stray dogs, becoming the world’s first country to achieve such a feat.

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Health Nigeria

12. November 2023

Millions of Girls to Be Protected from Cervical Cancer

Nigeria is looking to administer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to some 8 million girls from nine to 14 during a five-day campaign to protect them from cervical cancer, which is common yet preventable.

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Malaria Vaccine Endorsed By WHO For First Time

Health Sub-Saharan Africa

10. November 2023

Vaccine Saving Lives Against Malaria

The first vaccine approved to fight malaria is proven to be effective, reducing deaths among young children by 13% in countries greatly affected by the disease, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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This photo illustration shows a disposable syringe with

Health The World

2. November 2023

More Malaria Vaccines to Save Children’s Lives

A four-year agreement has been signed to secure the supply of the world’s second malaria vaccine, guaranteeing that children will have access to the life-saving serum as the vaccine plays a crucial role in the fight against malaria.

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Health Indonesia

14. October 2023

Life-Saving Children’s Vaccine Is Now Implemented Here

In an effort to curb infant mortalities, Indonesia is expanding its childhood immunization campaign to include the rotavirus vaccine.

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Health Africa

16. July 2023

World’s First Malaria Vaccine: 18 Million Doses to Save Kids’ Lives

18 million doses of the world's first malaria vaccine are set to rollout across 12 African countries over the next two years.

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Health Spain

28. May 2023

First-Ever Lung Cancer Vaccine, a Public Health Milestone

A vaccine to treat lung cancer is now administered in Andalusia, Spain, following a successful trial of this type of treatment in patients with melanoma, thus giving hope to patients suffering from this aggressive and deadly cancer.