FCT Launches Drive to Vaccinate 1.5m Children
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Primary Health Care Board (FPHCB) has concluded arrangements to vaccinate more than 1.5 million children during the…
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Immunisation
Kano Revamps Health Centres, Maternal Deaths Halve
KANO, Nigeria – Kano State has recorded a sharp decline in maternal mortality as the government intensifies investments in primary healthcare, Governor Abba Kabir…
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…
Vaccines Save 1.8m Lives Yearly in Africa – WHO Warns of Gaps
KANO, Nigeria – Vaccines are preventing an estimated 1.8 million deaths every year in Africa, the World Health Organization has said, warning that millions…
Vaccines Save 150m Lives, Who Urges Stronger Global Action
ABUJA, Nigeria – Vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives in the past 50 years, the World Health Organization says, warning that global…
Nigeria Expands Malaria Vaccine Rollout as Funding Pressures Threaten Progress
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria expands its malaria vaccination programme to new states, even as declining donor funding and rising costs threaten long-term sustainability. The…
Nigeria Spends $150m Yearly on Vaccines as Donor Support Declines – NPHCDA
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria spends approximately $150 million annually on vaccine procurement, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency has disclosed, warning that declining…
Nigeria Expands Community Healthcare Access on World Health Day
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has intensified efforts to deliver healthcare services directly to underserved communities, as part of activities marking World Health Day 2026.…
Vaccines Save 20m Lives in Africa – Report
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly 20 million lives have been saved in Africa through measles vaccination since 2000, according to a new analysis by the…
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…