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Ministry admits to shortage of babies' vaccine

Health Ministry says steps are being taken to avert disruptions in the supply of vaccines. [Courtesy]

The Ministry of Health has conceded a shortage of vaccines for newborns.

The Director General for Health Patrick Amoth on Wednesday blamed delay in the approval of revenue collection documents, which in turn delayed payments to the United Nations Children Emergency Fund (Unicef).

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