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WHO launches first-ever global guidelines to combat meningitis and save lives
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

While meningitis can affect anyone, the disease burden is particularly high in low- and middle-income countries and areas experiencing large-scale epi...

Uganda introduces Yellow Fever vaccination card requirement for all travellers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 02, 2024

The directive follows the launch of a nationwide yellow fever vaccination campaign aimed at protecting Ugandans from the mosquito-borne illness that h...

Nigeria first country to introduce meningitis vaccine
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2024

The vaccine has been designed to protect people against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria.

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