A H1N1 vaccination starts next week

Following an outbreak of Influenza A H1N1 in May, 2009 the Ministry of Health will undertake a vaccination campaign for influenza AH1N1 from next week, June 21 to August 17, 2010.

In a press release, the acting principal public relations officer, Tuduetso kelapile said the campaign will be rolled out in four phases with the first phase targeting health workers, officers of ports of entry, pregnant women, people with heart diseases, diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure and cancers aged 11 to 64 years.

Kelapile said the second phase will be targeting children aged six months to 10 years, while phase three targets 11 to 39 years and phase four targets all people above 39 years.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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