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Video of the Week: Sophie Blackall’s Road to a World Without Measles
In this video for the Measles & Rubella Initiative, illustrator Sophie Blackall discusses her journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where she learned firsthand about the devastating consequences of measles. “We met dozens of families who had been affected … Continue reading
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Video of the Week: Nepalese Lions Rally Community for Measles Vaccination Campaign
In this video, heavy rainfall doesn’t dampen the spirits of Nepalese Lions during an measles awareness rally in Butwal. As part of their social mobilization efforts for the second phase of their country’s measles-rubella vaccination campaign, Lions held rallies like … Continue reading
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Photo of the Week: Zambian Lions Serve in National Measles Vaccination Campaign
In this photo, a Zambian Lion from District 413 hands out a flyer about the national measles vaccination campaign his Southern Africa nation is hosting through September 15. The goal is to immunize all 6 million children in Zambia in … Continue reading
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Malian Lions Work to Promote Routine Immunization
Even if you do not speak the languages in this video, the message from the Lions of Mali is clear — vaccines save lives! Malian Lions, in partnership with the Mali Ministry of Health, are promoting the importance of routine … Continue reading
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World Humanitarian Day 2012
Today, August 19, is designated as World Humanitarian Day, a global celebration of “people helping people” initiated by the United Nations. The 2012 theme, “I was here,” is about “making your mark by doing something good, somewhere, for someone else,” according … Continue reading
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