Measles


                                             measles vaccine in Uganda    



Each year 1 million children will not reach their 5th birthday due to a vaccine preventable disease.  Measles is a highly infectious disease that kills at least 430 children EVERY DAY.  Under partnership with GAVI Alliance Lions Clubs have pledged to raise worldwide US$ 30 million to improve access to vaccines.  Funds raised will be matched by the Melinda Gates Foundation and the UK Department for International Development (DFID)

 

  *  Lions  CAN help these children through our 'One Shot, One Life' Measles Initiative

  *  Lions  MUST act NOW

  *  Lions have pledged to raise US$30 million

 

 Measles in Europe?  find out here       




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