Church helps to fight measles in Congo

The East Congo United Methodist Health Board responds to a resurgence of measles with Global Health support, launching a pilot initiative for interventions.
A child receives a measles vaccine in Kindu, Congo, as part of an emergency plan to combat a resurgence of the disease there. The United Methodist Church in Congo and the Global Health unit of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries are working together to raise awareness, promote vaccinations and support health facilities in the region.

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