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October 16, 2002
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNIZATION NEWS
"UNICEF Extends $3 Million for Conflict-Stricken Areas"
Antara (www.antara.co.id/english.asp) (10/15/02)
UNICEF's chief representative in Indonesia, Steven Allen, says the organization has provided conflict-stricken areas in Indonesia with $3 million to be used to improve refugee nutrition and rehabilitate refugee settlements. The South Sulawesi districts of Bantaeng, Takalar, Maros, Selayar, and Polmas will each receive $50,000 in funding from UNICEF to finance immunization programs, education programs, and nutritional standardization for children.
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