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Social mobilisation has started at Madibeng, North West, in preparation for African Vaccination Week commemoration on Tuesday, 30 April 2023. Videoclip: @NWDoH #AVW2024 pic.twitter.com/m4SBv6K2Hz

Vaccines remain the cornerstone of public health. From 24-30 April, we commemorate #AVW2024. Let’s join hands in raising awareness about the important need and right of every individual to safeguard themselves from vaccine-preventable diseases. #AfricanVaccinationWeek #EPI2024 pic.twitter.com/81qnaUfsqE

The #COVID19 pandemic caused a global and national decline in immunisation coverage. While more than 4 million more children were vaccinated globally in 2022 compared to 2021, there were still 20 million children who missed out on one or more of their vaccines.… pic.twitter.com/V7gZYr7XNz

Did you know?More than 20 vaccines are keeping us safe from deadly diseases, ensuring longer, healthier lives for all. Each year, vaccination prevents between 3.5 and 5 million deaths from threats like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza, and measles.#ImmuniseAfrica pic.twitter.com/tthBQ4tkFf