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Cameroon:Four million children targeted in polio vaccination campaign

Cameroon:Four million children targeted in polio vaccination campaign

Published on 17.09.2020

At least four million children are expected to be vaccinated across six regions in a new vaccination campaign against poliomyelitis which starts today. The vaccination exercise will hold in two phases ; from September 18-20 and October 9-11 and target children between the ages of 0-59 months. The vaccination exercise…

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One of Cameroon's specialised COVID-19 treatment centres in the capital city Yaounde Photo: Francis Ajumane

Cameroon: Gov’t says effective decentralisation yielding positive results in fight against COVID-19
Published on 17.09.2020
The effective decentralisation process of the response strategy in the fight against the COVID-19 has helped in Cameroon posting positive figures, officials of the Ministry…

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One of Cameroon's specialised COVID-19 treatment centres in the capital city Yaounde Photo: Francis Ajumane

Cameroon: Gov’t says effective decentralisation yielding positive results in fight against COVID-19
Published on 17.09.2020
The effective decentralisation process of the response strategy in the fight against the COVID-19 has helped in Cameroon posting positive figures, officials of the Ministry…
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Cameroon: Gov’t pays homage to foreign partners in fight against COVID-19
Published on 15.09.2020
Cameroon has hailed its partner for their constant support which has yielded measurable success in the fight against the COVID-19. In recent weeks, Cameroon has…

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Cameroon: Gov’t pays homage to foreign partners in fight against COVID-19
Published on 15.09.2020
Cameroon has hailed its partner for their constant support which has yielded measurable success in the fight against the COVID-19. In recent weeks, Cameroon has…
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Cameroon: Polio vaccination camapign to kick off on Friday
Published on 15.09.2020
Preparations are underway to deploy teams in some regions for the start of national vaccination campaign against poliomyelitis. The vaccination campaign will run from September…

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Cameroon: Polio vaccination camapign to kick off on Friday
Published on 15.09.2020
Preparations are underway to deploy teams in some regions for the start of national vaccination campaign against poliomyelitis. The vaccination campaign will run from September…
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Cameroon: Archbishop Kleda looks to help other countries with COVID-19 treatment protocol
Published on 14.09.2020
The Archbishop of Douala His Lordship Samuel Kleda has presented what he describes as a positive balance sheet in his treatment protocol administered to COVID-19…

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Cameroon: Archbishop Kleda looks to help other countries with COVID-19 treatment protocol
Published on 14.09.2020
The Archbishop of Douala His Lordship Samuel Kleda has presented what he describes as a positive balance sheet in his treatment protocol administered to COVID-19…

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