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Pneumococcal vaccine launched in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe becomes 18th GAVI-eligible country to roll out pneumococcal vaccines in the developing world since 2010
Three month-old baby Joe Mahachi was the first child to receive the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV 13) at Kuwadzana Polyclinic in the high density surburb of Harare.

An investigation by Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization’s has confirmed that funds for its cash-based programs in Niger and Cameroon have been misappropriated.

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About 24 African countries are to benefit from a new United Nations funded initiative that hopes to deliver vital immunizations to needy children in 37 developing nations against diarrhoea and pneumonia.

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