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August 24, 2009
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08-24-2009
The Gambia Unveils Vaccine against Pneumococcal Disease
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Minister of Health Dr. Mariatou Jallow administered the first dose of the pneumococcal vaccine to Gambian children at a rural clinic outside Banjul, according to a release.

Joined by the Gambia's Vice President, Mrs. Isatou Njie-Saidy, Dr. Jallow and hundreds of Gambian citizens celebrated the event, which marks the first step in the rollout of the Gambia's national pneumococcal immunisation programme.
"This is a proud day for the Gambia and a seminal moment for West Africa and all low-income countries around the world," said Dr. Jallow. "We are committed to saving the lives and improving the health ...

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