Jigawa Vaccinates 2.6m Children Against Polio, Exceeds Target at 116% Coverage
DUTSE, Nigeria – Jigawa State has vaccinated more than 2.6 million children under five in its latest polio immunisation campaign, surpassing its target with…
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child health
Plateau Records 87% Malaria Decline, Leads Nigeria in Control Efforts
JOS, Nigeria – Plateau State has recorded one of the sharpest declines in malaria cases in Nigeria, with prevalence dropping by 87 per cent…
WHO Approves First Malaria Treatment Tailored for Newborns, Infants
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization approves the first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and infants, marking a major breakthrough in child…
Global Vaccine Drive Reaches Millions of Children Missed During Pandemic
ABUJA, Nigeria – A massive global immunisation campaign delivers over 100 million vaccine doses to millions of previously missed children, marking a major step…
Sokoto, UNICEF Commit N200m to Tackle Child Malnutrition Crisis
SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Sokoto State Government and UNICEF commit N200 million to combat severe child malnutrition, as officials warn against diversion of critical…
Harvest of Hunger: Inside Nigeria’s Growing Malnutrition Crisis
In a country endowed with vast arable land and a reputation as one of Africa’s largest food producers, the persistence—and worsening—of child malnutrition presents…
Kaduna Cracks Down on Nutrition Supply Diversion Statewide
KADUNA, Nigeria – The Kaduna State Government inaugurates a 17-member task force to curb the diversion of life-saving nutrition commodities, following mounting complaints that…
Kano Targets 3.2m Children in Polio Vaccination Drive
KANO, Nigeria – Kano State launches a major immunisation campaign targeting more than 3.2 million children, as authorities intensify efforts to prevent poliovirus transmission…
NGO Pays ₦1.5bn to Boost Vaccination for Northern Babies
ABUJA, Nigeria – A non-profit organisation, New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal, says it has enrolled 172,265 infants and disburses ₦1.594 billion to…
Over 70,000 Adamawa Children Face Malnutrition Emergency – Groups Warn
KATSINA, Nigeria – More than 70,000 children in Adamawa State are malnourished and urgently need nutritional support, civil society groups warn, calling for immediate…