Agency: Very low basic child immunization coverage in Madang

Very low coverage of basic immunization for children in Madang province has raised concerns of an increase of preventable diseases, according to the Provincial Health Authority. Vaccination for diphtheria, tetanus, influenza, measles, pertussis, polio and pneumonia was below the targeted 90% coverage, according to Martin Daimen, who leads the agency. Between January and August, the...