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May 23, 2011

May 23, 2011

Smallpox virus destruction talks falter at WHA

Lisa Schnirring
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May 23, 2011

(CIDRAP News) – A World Health Assembly (WHA)committee that took up a resolution to destroy the remaining stocks of smallpox virus failed to reach an agreement today, despite a working group's attempts to find an acceptable solution.

Oct 05, 2011

Oct 11, 2011

Oct 11, 2011

Relief groups report rising cholera in Africa, Haiti

Lisa Schnirring
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Oct 11, 2011

(CIDRAP News) – Health groups fighting cholera outbreaks in Africa and Haiti are reporting increasing numbers of cases, prompting calls for more attention and coordination from the global community.

Jun 04, 2012

Sep 06, 2012

May 29, 2014

May 29, 2014
Cholera bacteria

Study: Cholera vaccine worked well during outbreak

Lisa Schnirring and Robert Roos | Staff Writers | CIDRAP News
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May 29, 2014

Study finds 87% vaccine effectiveness, as Haiti reports a 75% drop in cases over this time last year.

Apr 28, 2017

Apr 28, 2017
polio vaccine supplies

WHO vaccine advisors weigh in on polio, cholera, Ebola, diphtheria

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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Apr 28, 2017

Experts made more recommendations about fractional IPV dosing and also discussed issued related to cholera, Ebola, and diphtheria.

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