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Immunisation

A mezuzah, a Christmas wreath and rooibos with milk: getting to know this NICD couple at home
Health
/ 20 January 2023

A mezuzah, a Christmas wreath and rooibos with milk: getting to know this NICD couple at home

Anne von Gottberg and Cheryl Cohen are two of SA’s foremost scientists on Covid-19. The powerful duo also love family time with their three kids

By Sean Christie
Eradicating wild polio would eradicate so much tragedy
Opinion
/ 23 March 2022

Eradicating wild polio would eradicate so much tragedy

Over the past two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted efforts to combat vaccine-preventable diseases, including polio

By Matshidiso Moeti
The vaccines arrive on Monday: Who will protect them and who will get them first?
Coronavirus
/ 29 January 2021

The vaccines arrive on Monday: Who will protect them and who will get them first?

The first batch of vaccines is almost here, but a top government adviser says achieving herd immunity by the end of the year is ‘unrealistic’

By Chris Bateman
The DRC’s response to Covid-19 must be tailored to local context
Article
/ 2 May 2020

The DRC’s response to Covid-19 must be tailored to local context

Immunisation and other preventative programmes for malaria, cholera, measles and malnutrition, which kill children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, must continue

By Edouard Beigbeder
Malaria deaths could double during Covid-19 pandemic, warns WHO
Africa
/ 24 April 2020

Malaria deaths could double during Covid-19 pandemic, warns WHO

The World Health Organisation said people could die of preventable illnesses if steps to control malaria as well as immunisation for measles, yellow fever and polio are interrupted

By Abdul S Brima
[FROM OUR ARCHIVES] What can we learn from Angola’s yellow fever outbreak?
Article
/ 11 May 2016

[FROM OUR ARCHIVES] What can we learn from Angola’s yellow fever outbreak?

The country’s yellow fever outbreak is a timely reminder that African countries can’t get complacent with their vaccination efforts.

By Ayo Ajayi 1
[FROM OUR ARCHIVES] Anti-vaxxers alive in South Africa; risking children’s lives
Article
/ 27 April 2016

[FROM OUR ARCHIVES] Anti-vaxxers alive in South Africa; risking children’s lives

Western anti-immunisation movements have taken root in local communities resulting in some parents refusing to vaccinate their children.

By Amy Green
African leaders step up to the plate to narrow immunisation gaps
Article
/ 25 April 2016

African leaders step up to the plate to narrow immunisation gaps

African ministers are taking new steps to provide vaccines for children who don’t have access.

By Staff Reporter
Billions raised in Gates-championed vaccination drive
Article
/ 13 June 2011

Billions raised in Gates-championed vaccination drive

Donations led by the UK and Bill Gates have far exceeded the $3.7-billion targeted in a drive to fund vaccinations for children in poor countries.

By Kate Kelland and Adrian Croft
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Article
/ 13 June 2011

Billions for immunisation

Watch as Bill Gates and others gather today to pledge billions to save children across the world

By Staff Reporter
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Africa
/ 11 November 2010

Polio kills 97 in Congo; mass immunisations planned

Unicef gets ready to launch a mass immunisation campaign in the Republic of Congo, after an outbreak of polio claimed 97 lives in under a week.

By Staff Reporter
Vaccine gains could be lost
Article
/ 6 August 2010

Vaccine gains could be lost

Children are the losers as funding for immunisation dries up.

By Kofi Annan
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Article
/ 5 August 2008

To vaccinate or …

Are dissenting parents putting other children — and communities — at risk? Nechama Brodie reports

By Nechama Brodie

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