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Nigeria launches Men5CV vaccine against meningitis strains

News-Medical.Net — April 15, 2024, 01:00 PM UTC

Summary: Nigeria launches Men5CV vaccine, protecting against 5 meningococcus strains. 1742 meningitis cases, 153 deaths in 7 states. Vaccine rollout targets 1 million aged 1-29. WHO aims to eliminate meningitis by 2030. UK government crucial in vaccine development. Gavi supports rollout. New vaccine offers broader protection than current ones in Africa. Summit in Paris to accelerate progress towards eliminating meningitis by 2030.

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    Nigeria launches Men5CV vaccine to combat meningitis outbreak (Hindustan Times)
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    Nigeria introduces new meningitis vaccine to combat deadly outbreaks (Health Policy Watch)
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    Nigeria launches Men5CV vaccine to combat meningitis outbreak (European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer)
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    Nigeria introduces Men5CV vaccine to combat meningitis outbreaks (Daily News Egypt)
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    Nigeria launches Men5CV vaccine against meningitis, a global first (Business Recorder)
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    Nigeria launches Men5CV vaccine to eliminate meningitis by 2030 (Republic World)
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