Early Screening Can Save Sickle Cell Children – Experts Warn
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s persistently high under-five deaths linked to sickle cell disease stem largely from the absence of early screening and standardised care,…
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child health
Lagos Hits 89% Coverage in Ongoing Child Immunisation Drive
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State records 89 per cent coverage in its ongoing measles-rubella and routine immunisation campaign, signalling strong public response to child…
SFH Reaches 4.1m Children in Nationwide Malaria Drive
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) expands Nigeria’s malaria prevention efforts in 2025, reaching more than 4.1 million children under five…
SFH Malaria Campaign Protects 49m Nigerians in 2025
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) says its 2025 malaria intervention protects more than 49 million Nigerians across seven states through…
NPHCDA Urges Parents to Report Vaccine Reactions to Protect Children
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) is urging parents and caregivers to promptly report any unusual reactions observed in…
Lagos Probes Death of Nine-Month-Old Twins Post-Vaccine
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has launched a full investigation, including autopsy, into the deaths of nine-month-old twins, Testimony and Timothy Alozie,…
Bauchi Immunises 3.7m Children in Landmark Vaccination Campaign
BAUCHI, Nigeria – Bauchi State immunises 3.7 million children during the 2025 measles and rubella vaccination campaign, achieving full coverage and sharply reducing outbreak…
Lagos Targets 10.5m Children in Measles-Rubella Vaccination Drive
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government announces plans to vaccinate 10.5 million children against measles and rubella in a statewide campaign starting January…
Ekiti First Lady Promotes Exclusive Breastfeeding, Immunisation
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, urges nursing mothers to practise exclusive breastfeeding, ensure full immunisation and…
Ogun Targets 2.9m Children in Measles–Rubella Drive
OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government announces plans to vaccinate 2.9 million children against measles and rubella in a statewide campaign scheduled for…