National immunization program impacts 3.5 million children, with 950,000 receiving three doses of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine annually. As World Immunization Week unfolds, UNICEF reminded the critical role of vaccination in safeguarding children’s health and survival.
The WHO’s European Region, comprising Uzbekistan, has witnessed a surge in measles infections. Uzbekistan has reported 26 cases in just over three months, compared to eight in total last year. Meanwhile, Tajikistan has seen 199 confirmed cases this year, compared to 451 last year.
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