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Where was the first vaccine against meningococcal A disease rolled out in Africa?
Quick Answer
The first large-scale meningococcal A vaccine campaign in Africa began in Burkina Faso in 2010.
The Full Story
Burkina Faso was the first country to roll out the MenAfriVac campaign in 2010. The vaccine targeted meningococcal A, a major cause of devastating meningitis epidemics across Africa’s meningitis belt. The campaign later expanded to many other countries in the region. It is considered one of the most successful vaccine introductions in public health history.
Key Facts
1.Campaign began in 2010
2.Launched in Burkina Faso
3.Targeted Africa’s meningitis belt
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