Zambia: Government Urges Parents and Guardians to Ensure Children Receive Vaccines

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Zambia

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The Zambian government is urging parents and guardians to ensure children receive their vaccines. The supplied article text provides no details about the officials involved, which vaccines are being targeted, or the reasons for the appeal.

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