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What impact has vaccination had on deaths from measles in Sub-Saharan Africa?

In 2021, measles immunisation coverage (MCV1) in Western and Central Africa was 64%, and 71% in Central and Southern Africa. Both figures fall short of the target of 95% needed to prevent outbreaks.

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