The #yellowfever vaccine is safe and effective. Only ONE dose is needed for lifelong protection.

#VaccinesWork #HumanlyPossible #WorldImmunizationWeek

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17.4 million children protected against #yellowfever last year via routine immunization in Africa in 2023 #WorldImmunizationWeek

#HumanlyPossible - Saving lives through immunization

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#worldimmunizationweek starts today! Since the inception of the EYE Strategy 365 million lives have been saved from #YellowFever through routine immunization and vaccination campaigns.

Humanly Possible: Saving lives through immunization

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It's #WorldImmunizationWeek

Every minute, every day over the last 50 years, #immunization saved over 6 lives. It is one of humanity's greatest achievements.

Yet there’s more work to do. We’ve eradicated smallpox, it’s time now to eliminate malaria, polio, cervical cancer and…

Jour 7 de la campagne de vaccination contre la #fièvrejaune . Dans le district de santé de Garoua 1, Mme Tongou Philomène, Directrice de l'école publique de Souari, « encourage collègues et élèves à se faire vacciner. C’est une maladie qui détruit à petit feu. »
#YellowFeverOut24

A #yellowfever #vaccination campaign will take place from 10 to 17 April 2024 in seven health districts: Meiganga, Djohong, Tignère, Garoua 1, Gashiga, Ngong and Djoum, located in Adamawa, North and South regions.
#YellowFeverOut24

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Discover more about the #vaccination campaign against #YellowFever which is taking place in 7 health districts (Meiganga, Djohong, Tignère, Garoua 1, Gashiga, Ngong, Djoum) until 17 April. Some 1.1 million people aged between 9 months and 60 years are targeted.
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Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa Ifedayo Adetifa was the former Director-General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control. He will join the @INTERESTConf speaking on breaking the cycle of #emerging #diseases #ebola #lassa #YellowFever #Dengue #Marburg #mpox

Join us: interestworkshop.org/registration/

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If you're based in any of the targeted 7 health districts, I hope you & your household have gotten your #YellowFever shots.
If you haven't done so yet, get vaccinated.
Read the flyer 👇🏾 on what to do in case of any side effects. 
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AFENET Snr Epidemiologist Dr. Kevin Mugenyi conducting supportive supervision at #YellowFever vaccination outposts in Kiswa, Kampala, Uganda. @MinofHealthUg is conducting #massvaccination following recent confirmed cases of Yellow Fever in Buvuma, Buikwe, and Wakiso districts...

#YellowFever outbreak in travel destinations.
Potentially fatal mosquito-borne illness.
Vaccination recommended for all travelers 9 months & older to endemic areas in Africa, & America including the Caribbean.
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One year into the conflict in Sudan, children continue to suffer from the impacts of war.

UNICEF and partners have been responding to reach the most vulnerable children and families with the lifesaving support they need.

But they need peace NOW.

#ForEveryChild , hope 💙

.WHO South Sudan, with financial backing from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺, is implementing effective measures to combat disease outbreaks. A high-level delegation from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 and WHO South Sudan is currently on-site in Upper Nile State to assess healthcare requirements.

After retirement, qualified nurse Fanny Ogwu took on the challenge of “acting as a mediator between communities and the local system” in order to “build bridges and establish trust.” Here she explains the importance of collaborating with communities: bit.ly/43XLAWQ

Today, South Sudan held the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) Inception Workshop. The project will offer a holistic approach to implementing the Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP) 2023-2027.

Nigeria has become the first country to receive the new MenFive vaccine from the Gavi-funded global stockpile!
Doses will be used to respond to an on-going meningococcus C outbreak, with a target of reaching 1 million children: bit.ly/3Jir6OP UNICEF Nigeria WHO Nigeria

We are excited to take part in important discussions on vector control in #humanitarian emergencies! RBM VCWG

No child should have to suffer from a vaccine-preventable disease.

To protect your child, make sure their vaccines are up to date.

#VaccinesWork

La preuve d'amour, c'est aussi s'assurer que l'autre a pris ses vaccins. Une campagne de #vaccination contre la #fièvrejaune (10 au 17 avril), dans 7 districts de santé (Meiganga, Djohong, Tignère, Garoua 1, Gashiga, Ngong, Djoum). Faites passer l'information.
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Proof of love also means ensuring that your partner has received his #vaccines . A #yellowfever #vaccination campaign will take place from 10 to 17 April 2024 in seven health districts, including Meiganga, Djohong, Tignère, Garoua 1, Gashiga, Ngong, and Djoum.
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