Traditional Rulers Mobilised as 2.1m Nigerian Children Miss Vaccines
ABUJA, Nigeria – Traditional rulers across Northern Nigeria have been urged to intensify efforts to close immunisation gaps after health authorities revealed that 2.1…
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Immunisation
Africa CDC, PSI Launch Drive to Reach Seven Million Children
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Population Services International (PSI) have launched a continent-wide partnership…
WHO Rallies Countries to Defeat Meningitis by 2030
GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) has stepped up efforts to strengthen meningitis response across countries by promoting regional collaboration, technical support…
African Football Stars Lead New Polio Vaccination Push
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo – African women football stars have joined global health partners to launch the Kick Out Polio campaign, urging governments, communities and families…
WHO, UNICEF Warn of Global Measles Outbreaks
GENEVA, Switzerland – The global measles outbreaks crisis is worsening as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) warn…
Edo Expands Vaccination to Reach Zero-Dose Children
BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo zero-dose children campaign has recorded significant progress after the Edo State Government and its health partners vaccinated thousands…
UNICEF Invests ₦460m in Bauchi Health Campaign
BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Integrated Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week is underway across Bauchi State, with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) urging…
Africa Urges Action on Vaccine Coverage Gaps
ABUJA, Nigeria – African health leaders have called for stronger domestic financing and political commitment to immunisation programmes, warning that millions of children across…
African Nations Prepare for TB Vaccines
ABUJA, Nigeria – African countries are accelerating preparations for the future rollout of new tuberculosis vaccines as health officials move to strengthen systems ahead…
Fathers Drive Maternal Health Gains in Bauchi
BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Fathers for Good Health (F4H) initiative is helping to improve maternal and child healthcare outcomes in Bauchi State by increasing…