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| | UNICEF - Press centre - Uganda expands life-saving tetanus immunizations |
 | | KAMPALA, 10 November 2005 — UNICEF in Uganda today announced its support for an expanded campaign to immunize thousands of children and women against the threat of tetanus, with vaccinations being completed in nine, high-risk districts throughout this month. |
 | | The immunizations, organised by the Ministry of Health with the support of UNICEF, WHO, UNFPA and various NGO implementing partners, have taken and will take place in Bundibugyo, Hoima, Kamwenge, Kapchorwa, Kasese, Kiboga, Masaka, Pallisa and Sembabule Districts to reach more than 850,000 girls and women of childbearing age (13-49 years). |
 | | The campaign in Masaka and Pallisa is being conducted between today and 13 November; and in Bundibugyo, Hoima, Kamwenge, Kasese, Kiboga and Sembabule during 24-27 November. |
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