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23 Feb 2022
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20th Annual African Vaccinology Course - Applications now OPEN!

10 Jul 2025
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From research to impact: How VACFA is transforming vaccine policy in Africa

20 May 2025
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Master LIVE Applications Open

30 Dec 2023
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South Africa becomes a 'poster child' for eliminating cervical cancer

25 Jul 2023
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How school-based vaccinations put Rwanda and Bhutan on course to stamp out cervical cancer

25 Jul 2023
World Immunisation Week 2023

World Immunisation Week 2023

20 Apr 2023
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