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- 10/12/19 > World Bank commits support to fight Samoa measles outbreak : “Our thoughts are with the families who have lost beloved ones and are caring for those who are ill. During this time of crisis, we support the people of Samoa and the government to fight the outbreak ...
- 09/12/19 > Samoa measles outbreak: No more deaths, 87 new cases : Samoa has been given a reprieve with no deaths recorded in the last 24 hours from measles, the first time in weeks. death toll remains at 70. The death toll remains at 70, however 87 new cases were ...
- 09/12/19 > As measles death toll grows, travelers urged to stay away from Samoa : Hawaii's Lieutenant Governor Josh Green, who just returned from a two-day medical mission to Samoa, says now is not the time to visit. “If you’re not immunized, don’t go,” said Green. “Don’t go, ...
- 09/12/19 > New team of British medics to tackle measles outbreak in Samoa over Christmas as crisis continues to claim children’s lives : 120 patients are currently receiving treatment in Samoa’s national hospital for ... especially at this time of year, for working so hard to tackle this deadly outbreak and treat those who ...
- 08/12/19 > Anti-vaxxer arrested in Samoa as measles outbreak claims over 60 lives : The island nation of Samoa is in the midst of a measles outbreak that shows no signs of slowing down ... was to blame for their deaths. By the time vaccinations resumed, many in the country were ...
- 06/12/19 > 'Anti-vaxxer' charged as Samoa battles measles outbreak : "As government starts the mass vaccination campaign mobilizing hundreds of its public servants to transport residents to the fixed sites and mobile clinics for their injections, it is not wasting its ...
- 06/12/19 > If the U.S. had Samoa’s current level of measles cases, there would now be more than 7 million infected Americans : Now, in response, Samoa is starting to require vaccinations and to push back more forcefully against ... Since bin Laden’s killing in 2011, there’s been a regional resurgence in polio, which at that ...
- 06/12/19 > Samoa Government Charges ‘Anti-Vaxxer’ Amid Measles Outbreak That Has Killed 62 People : it is not wasting its valuable time to the nonsense on social media posted by anti-vaccination,” he said in a Facebook post. Samoa’s government officially declared a state of emergency on ...
- 06/12/19 > UNDP assists Government of Samoa with community outreach & data collection : This real time feedback loop improves targeting of efforts where most needed. In the post-emergency and recovery phase, UNDP stands ready to assist the government in rebuilding a resilient health ...
- 05/12/19 > Canada women win opening match but men beaten by Samoa at Dubai 7s : DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Bianca Farella scored two early tries and Canada staved off a Russian rally in the second half to win its opening match 24-19 at the Dubai Sevens on Thursday. The ...