Vaccines
64 articles related to "Vaccines"
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South Sudan: A mother's struggle to vaccinate her baby
South Sudan 2012 © MSF To fully vaccinate a child with the basic package of immunisations – called the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) – infants must be brought to...
Web article – Last updated 15 May 2012
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View from the field: Why we need to simplify vaccination
Why is it so difficult to achieve and sustain high levels of immunisation coverage in remote areas, or where health systems are severely limited? Dr. Michel Quéré, MSF medical advisor...
Web article – Last updated 15 May 2012
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Interview on strengthening the Expanded Programme on Immunisation: Lessons from Chad
MSF has been treating patients for malaria in the Moissala district of Chad for two years, but the team has also responded to outbreaks of contagious diseases such as measles and meningitis. These outbreaks...
Web article – Last updated 15 May 2012
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Infographic: We need more affordable vaccines
Download infographic: We need more affordable vaccines - Honduras Download infographic: We need more affordable vaccines - two new vaccines
Web article – Last updated 15 May 2012
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Infographic: We need easier-to-use vaccines
Download infographic: We need easier-to-use vaccines - five vaccination visits Download infographic: We need easier-to-use vaccines - millions of children remain unreached Download...
Web article – Last updated 15 May 2012
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New global vaccine strategy glosses over basic immunisation gaps
Niger 2009 © Olivier Asselin Geneva/New York, 15 May 2012 —A new, ten-year, multi-billion dollar action plan for global vaccination may fail to deliver if it does not directly address...
Press Release – Last updated 15 May 2012
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The Right Shot: Extending the reach of affordable and adapted vaccines
Niger 2009 © Olivier Asselin Lack of information on both the price and the different product characteristics of vaccines has been limiting countries’ ability to operate affordable...
Report – Last updated 10 April 2012
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Measles takes its toll in Somalia
Somalia 2011 © Martina Bacigalupo Measles is sweeping unchecked through parts of southern Somalia. The disease is highly contagious and unvaccinated children are at great risk, especially...
Web article – Last updated 07 March 2012
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Meningitis: Prevention is the important issue
Chad 2011 © Elisabeth Griot In December 2011, Dutch nurse Marja Scholten coordinated a vaccination campaign in the African country of Chad. Together, with a team of 300 people, she ensured...
Web article – Last updated 01 March 2012
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Ten Stories that Mattered in Access to Medicines in 2011
Introduction 2011 marks the ten-year anniversary of two events that have helped shape people’s ability in developing countries to access quality, affordable medical care. First, the...
Report – Last updated 20 December 2011
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