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January 9, 2008
3 million children to be vaccinated against measles
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Nearly 3 million children in Niger will be vaccinated against measles as part of a UN-backed immunization campaign.
"The overriding goal is to prevent measles deaths and disability, and to give each child in Niger the best start in life," UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) country representative Akhil Iyer said. "This campaign is testimony to the commitment of the Government and a remarkable example of successful partnership between different players."The drive is led by the West African country's Ministry of Health, with financial and technical support from UNICEF, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) and a coalition of other partners.