The REACH consortium, funded by Gavi and led by IRC, has administered 9 million vaccine doses in the Horn of Africa, reaching 96% of hard-to-reach communities in conflict-affected areas. Through innovative delivery models and partnerships with local organizations, REACH is addressing barriers to immunization caused by conflict, displacement, and climate-related crises. By transitioning services back to government ownership when possible, REACH is ensuring long-term sustainability and aiming to prevent outbreaks in under-immunized regions.
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Spike Lee and wife Tonya named as Benin ambassadors for African-Americans in the US
Benin has appointed American filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, as ambassadors to strengthen ties with the African diaspora, promoting cultural tourism and heritage reclamation. This initiative includes a citizenship law for descendants of enslaved Africans, aiming to reconnect them with their roots, amidst positive local reception in Cotonou. Want More Context? 🔎
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