Only 53 per cent of babies from 15,000 surveyed households received complete vaccination in the country this year.
The figures have increased but health officials say much remains to be done. In 2004, only 48 per cent of babies were fully vaccinated. A study carried out between January and August 2011, revealed an increase of five per cent. In effect, performance has moved from 48 per cent in 2004 to 53 per cent in 2011. Officials in charge of vaccination say the battle is fierce and yet to be won as they intend to move to 90 per cent.
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