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Anna Kramvis – A big job in a small world

Frontiers

Vaccination programs have seen a considerable decrease in coverage, which could impact protection of infants and the burden of chronic hepatitis B. “As As a result of lockdown-imposed home births, critical birth-dose vaccinations have reduced. With combined efforts, we can move closer to the WHO’s 2030 goals.”

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Rabies: The “Dumb Disease”

Gideon

Dog vaccination programs are the most effective way to prevent Rabies Rabies is endemic to over 150 countries, and according to the World Health Organization, 99% of all transmissions to humans are from dogs , potentially bringing into question the animal’s status as the man’s best friend. per 100,000 population.