Seventy seven percent of children 12–23 months in Nigeria did not receive all routine immunisation – survey findings
A major survey finding from 2016 Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey/National Immunisation Survey Coverage (MICS/NICS) reveals…
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Global experts recommend that people with HIV should be vaccinated against meningococcal disease
The Global Meningococcal Initiative (GMI) – an international group of expert scientists, doctors and public…
Experimental vaccine protects against two strains of malaria
An experimental anti-malaria vaccine has been developed that protects against more than one strain of…
First evidence drug used to combat malaria in pregnancy also protects against sexually transmitted infections
A drug given to pregnant women in 35 countries worldwide to protect against malaria has…
Human Papillomavirus vaccine rolls out in South Africa
The North West Health Department in partnership with the Basic Education Department will be rolling…
Researchers model impact of vaccine campaigns on invasive Salmonella
In sub-Saharan Africa, invasive strains of non-typhoidal Salmonella (iNTS) have been found to be a…
Malaria control improves for vulnerable in Africa, but global progress off-track
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Malaria Report 2016 reveals that children and pregnant women…