TO GO WITH Rwanda-development-UN-health-vaccine-pneumonia,FOCUS by Helen Vesperini
TO GO WITH Rwanda-development-UN-health-vaccine-pneumonia,FOCUS by Helen Vesperini
Emeline Uwineza and Leoncia Akaliza prepare their babies for vaccination at a clinic in the Rwamagana District in Rwanda on 02, September, 2010. With big strides made against both malaria and pneumococcal disease, Rwanda is on track to meet UN Millennium Development Goal no 4, the reduction of child mortality, officials say. "Rwanda is one of the few countries in Africa that stands a chance of reaching the MDG targets if the current rhythm is maintained," said Lamine Cisse Sarr, World Health Organisation representative to Rwanda. AFP PHOTO/HO/SHANON JENSEN