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Harriet explains her ordeal before coming for vaccination and fear of clotting effect which was rampant in media.

Protecting humanity and putting down fears associated with COVID-19 vaccines

At crack of the dawn on 25th March 2021, Harriet Jai Jagne took a 15…
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Hon. Dawda Jallow opened-up about his experience following his COVAX vaccination

Attorney General and Minister of Justice: COVID-19 vaccine is Safe and Effective

Attorney General & Minister of Justice, Honerable Dawda A. Jallow…
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Almamy Kassama wishes his entire family to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Almamy Kassama assuredly takes his first shot of COVID-19 vaccine.

On the 25th March 2021, Almamy Kassama was Johnny-on-the-spot. Almamy…
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Dr Rudi Eggers, WHO Representative, Kenya, speaking during the vaccination launch. He was accompanied by MOH officials, Dr Patrick Amoth, Director General and Ms Susan Mochache, Principal Secretary

Kenya Third Wave Response: A time to synergize and re-energize

  Kenya Third Wave Response:  A time to synergize and re-…
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Risk of major measles outbreaks as countries delay vaccination drives

Risk of major measles outbreaks as countries delay vaccination drives

Brazzaville – Fifteen African countries delayed measles…
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WHO Representative to Uganda gets COVID-19 vaccine jab. This was to build confidence in the vaccine in order for health workers and everyone eligible to get it.

Frontline Health workers in Hoima District Hesitate about COVID-19 vaccination, then Embrace it after WHO Assurance

Under normal circumstances, one would expect frontline health workers…
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The Minister of Health with the UNICEF and WHO Representative

Zambia launches the COVID-19 vaccination

The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Jonas Chanda officially…
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Bolstering vigilance as Africa rolls out COVID-19 vaccines

Bolstering vigilance as Africa rolls out COVID-19 vaccines

Brazzaville – More than 13.6 million – including 12 million…
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COVID-19 vaccination in Uganda

WHO Builds trust for COVID-19 Vaccination and Addresses Hesitancy in West Nile Sub Region

Vaccines are largely known to be safe and effective in protecting…
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WHO Rep. Desta Tiruneh, giving the keynote address

Government and Stakeholder Take Stock of The Gambia’s COVID-19 Response

The Ministry of Health (MoH) and its stakeholders are conducted a…
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