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Poliomyelitis in Chad
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Poliomyelitis in Chad

Chad is experiencing outbreaks of both wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1 – 65 cases in 2011) and wild poliovirus type 3 (WPV3 – three cases) reports the World Health Organization (WHO). The WPV3 outbreak has been...

13 June, 2011
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A new generation of vaccines for all children
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A new generation of vaccines for all children

Times were tough in the United States in 1938. Unemployment was at 19 percent as the country crawled out of the Great Depression.🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press...

6 June, 2011
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Vaccines save lives

 In this animation the life saving power of vaccinations are simply yet powerfully described by Bill Gates.   Source: Gates Foundation🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health...

27 April, 2011
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Eradicating polio in India: We can’t stop now
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Eradicating polio in India: We can’t stop now

Uttar Pradesh, one of the most challenging areas in the world to eradicate polio—has not reported a case of poliovirus since April 21, 2010.🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health...

27 April, 2011
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Volatile Kandahar – the polio capital
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Volatile Kandahar – the polio capital

Eliminated in the relatively secure northern and central provinces, polio persists in the insecure southern and eastern provinces,🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press...

15 April, 2011
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Sierra Leone launches polio vaccination drive
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Sierra Leone launches polio vaccination drive

Hundreds of vaccine-carrying health workers trekked to far-off villages and hamlets in Sierra Leone Friday🔒 Premium Content - For FreeUnlock this content by becoming a Global Health Press subscriber. Join for exclusive...

4 April, 2011
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