U.S. Embassy Provides Hepatitis A Vaccine to Children in Shëngjin (November 27, 2006)

With a contribution of over $30,000.00, the United States European Command, through the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC), funded the second dose of Hepatitis A virus vaccine for the children of all ages in the vicinity of Shëngjin area.

The vaccine provides protection from Hepatitis A, a viral disease that is often transmitted by contaminated food or water. This will improve the quality of health care service given to the civilian population in the District of Lezhe.

The Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) manages the US Department of Defense’s Humanitarian Assistance program, providing direct humanitarian assistance to the Albanian people. This program has been active in Albania since 1996, providing supplies and rebuilding schools, medical facilities, developing water projects and many other non-military projects.