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Central African Republic seeks to strengthen local vaccination

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Central African Republic seeks to strengthen local vaccination

Central African Health Minister Pierre Somse discussed renewing support for vaccination and epidemic control with Gavi, UNICEF and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The mission recommends strengthening health centres and is considering door-to-door vaccination, according to Centranews.

Central African Minister of Health and Population Pierre Somse wants to strengthen support for vaccination, epidemic control and community mobilisation in the Central African Republic, following discussions with a delegation from Gavi, UNICEF and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, according to Centra-News.

The joint mission to Bangui is part of discussions on renewing the health partnership with the Central African authorities. Gavi country manager Aïchatou Cissé said she was satisfied with the discussions with the government and technical teams from the Ministry of Health, Centra-News reports.

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