"Rotary International Launches Hepatitis B Immunization Project in China"
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"Rotary International Launches Hepatitis B
Immunization Project in China" Xinhua News Agency (202.84.17.11/en/main.htm)
(12/19/02)
Rotary International reports that Handan,
located in China's HubeiProvince, will serve as a pilot area for a
10-year hepatitis B immunization program in the country. The goal of the
program, which is being supported by the Chinese Ministry of Health, is to
immunize 1 million newborn infants in the less-developed provinces of China
against hepatitis B. Rotary International's Gloria Chan noted that they have
already raised about $167,000 to help finance the project.
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