Pakistan first country to introduce new typhoid vaccine into routine immunization programme

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  • Karachi, 15 November 2019 – Pakistan today became the first country in the world to introduce the World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) into its routine immunization programme
  • The WHO issued its formal recommendation in support of typhoid conjugate vaccine introduction in March 2018
  • In anticipation of the availability of typhoid conjugate vaccines, Gavi earmarked US$ 85 million to support eligible countries with the introduction of typhoid conjugate vaccines into their routine immunization programmes