Tag: Measles elimination
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Measles Elimination Status in the United States and Mexico: PAHO’s Call for Verification Talks
Overview: PAHO’s Verification Push for the US and Mexico On January 16, 2026, PAHO’s Regional Monitoring and Verification Commission for Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome (RVC) invited the United States and Mexico to convene meetings to discuss their measles elimination status. The invitation signals PAHO’s ongoing push to confirm whether both large, diverse nations…
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HPV Milestone, Measles Progress and Worsening Cholera Outbreak: Weekly Health Update from Africa
Overview: A Promising Week in Africa’s Public Health In this week’s health briefing, Africa’s public health landscape shows a mix of encouraging gains and ongoing challenges. Vaccination campaigns against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are expanding across several countries, marking a significant step toward reducing cervical cancer risk in the coming decades. At the same time,…
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HPV Milestone, Measles Progress, and Worsening Cholera: Weekly African Health Update
HPV Vaccination Milestones Across Africa In this week’s regional health briefing, African nations report meaningful progress in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaigns. Public health authorities highlight increased enrollment in school-based immunization programs, expanded outreach in rural communities, and partnerships with international organizations to ensure vaccine availability and cold-chain integrity. The expanded HPV vaccination efforts are…