Sierra Leone: Health Minister Says 1.5 Million Children Targeted in Measles, Malaria Campaign

The Minister of Health and Sanitation has revealed that some 1.5 million under five children have benefitted from a successful national measles and malaria campaign across the country.

Dr. Abubakarr Fofanah, speaking last Thursday to the press said, "The campaign contributed to efforts exerted by the country to deal with the high rate of child and maternal mortality and for the country to reach the Millennium Development Goals," said Dr. Fofanah.

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