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A woman waits for the immunisation of her child in Moroto

01 Oct 2008

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A Karamojong woman waits for the immunisation of her child in Moroto district 561 km (336 miles) north-east of Uganda's capital Kampala October 1, 2008. Some 100 children under 5 years of age dies weekly from preventable diseases in Uganda Karamoja region UNICEF report says. REUTERS/James Akena (UGANDA)
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A Ugandan health worker immunises a child October 1, 2008 in Moroto district, 561 km (336 miles) north-east of capital Kampala. About 100 children under 5 years of age dies weekly ...

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