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World: One missed vaccine can reveal a much bigger gap: WHO calls for renewed investment in immunization across the Western Pacific
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· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A nurse supervisor travels by boat to reach communities in Fiji's Yasawa Islands, often packing extra clothes in case of overnight stays due to rough seas.
Efforts to deliver vaccines to remote communities are underway. A nurse supervisor travels by boat to reach communities in Fiji's Yasawa Islands, often packing extra clothes in case of overnight stays due to rough seas. She views her work as a calling and a necessity.
Meanwhile, a school principal in Indonesia helps address parental concerns about vaccination by bringing them together with health workers. Local teachers also assist families in understanding vaccine information, using shared language and cultural experience. Further details about these efforts and the challenges faced by health workers are available from the source.
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Category: disaster Published: October 7, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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