WHO to Give 12 Million People in Africa the Yellow Fever Jab

WHO to Give 12 Million People in Africa the Yellow Fever Jab

Monday, 23 November 2009 13:36







Shortly after implementing a polio campaign in Nigeria that sparked an outbreak of polio, WHO has announced plans to give 12 million people in Africa the yellow fever jab.

H1N1- Benin - Liberia - Sierra Leone

Benin-Liberia-Sierra Leone: WHO aims to vaccinate 12 million

The world’s largest mass yellow fever immunization is starting in West Africa, targeting 12 million people, writes Times Live. World Health Organization will begin vaccinating in Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone. WHO spokeswoman, Aphaluck Bhatiasevi indicated that local health teams will also offer vitamin A and deworming tablets and the measles vaccine in Sierra Leone. Thirteen African nations are said to be at high risk of outbreaks of yellow fever, which can kill if untreated.


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