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In the global effort to get immunisation back on track post-pandemic, the east African nation has emerged as a frontrunner. 1 May 2024 by Syriacus Buguzi, Gavi Staff Saumu Ramadhani, a Community Health Worker (CHW) in Kwa Mtoro, a village in central Tanzania, witnessed the backsliding of immunisation efforts as COVID-19 swept the globe, sparking panic.…
Recently approved malaria vaccines have reinvigorated hopes of eliminating the disease, but other innovations are in development that could further bolster these efforts. 12 March 2024 by Linda Geddes Malaria vaccination in Cameroon. Credit: Gavi/2024/Go’tham Industry Malaria is one of the greatest infectious killers in human history and, despite recent control efforts, an estimated 600,000…
It’s been true since Edward Jenner’s day: finding a vaccine is just the first step. Getting it out into the world demands a lot more problem-solving. 30 April 2024 by Gavi Staff A special tray with an inset ice-pack helps health workers in often-sweltering Mumbai keep different vaccines at their optimal temperatures once…
Investigators have applied artificial intelligence techniques to gait analyses and medical records data to provide insights about individuals with leg fractures and aspects of their recovery. The study, which is published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research, uncovered a significant association between the rates of hospital readmission after fracture surgery and the presence of…
Microchipping is expensive; paper vaccination booklets can get lost or swapped. So how can vaccinators ensure canine community members aren’t at risk of contracting – and transmitting – rabies? There’s an app for that, learns James Karuga. 23 April 2024 by James Karuga On a typical day, Godbless Felix, a rabies vaccinator, enters a home accompanied…
Read all the news, explainers and features from our VaccinesWork writers on the historic roll-out of the world’s first malaria vaccine. 25 April 2024 Benta Achieng, 24, with her 9 month-old son Raymond Biha. Credit: Gavi/2023/Kelvin Juma Which countries will receive the malaria vaccine? Read all articles about malaria Original article This article was…
In a significant stride toward malaria prevention in Africa, Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone commenced a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria vaccine targeting millions of children across the three West African nations. This initiative, announced on World Malaria Day, aims to enhance vaccine deployment in the African region. The launch extends access to comprehensive…
The Health Journalists Network Uganda (HEJNU) held a media science café in Mbarara City at Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital. The Café was held on 17th April 2024 under the Topic: “Breast Feeding Practices Among Women Living with HIV: Experiences from Breast Feeding Women Enrolled in Facility-Based Groups at an HIV Clinic” The engagement started at…
Health experts attribute high rates of cleft lip and palate in the West Nile sub-region to factors such as poor nutrition and harmful habits like smoking and alcohol consumption among expectant mothers. Smile Care Uganda, a charitable organization, reports at least 67 cases in the past three years, with Pakwach district recording the highest incidence.…
U.S. Ambassador to Uganda William W. Popp marked World Malaria Day on Thursday, April 25, 2024, with a visit to the Namutumba District in Uganda, underscoring the United States’ commitment to combat malaria and improve health outcomes in partnership with local communities and organizations. Joined by local council and district leaders, community members of Itonko…