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…
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Vaccination
The Silent Killer Among Us: How Hepatitis Is Spreading Unnoticed Across Nigeria
IBADAN, Nigeria – Millions of Nigerians may be living with hepatitis without knowing it. As stigma, poor awareness and weak health systems fuel transmission,…
The Malaria Trap: Nigeria’s Endless Public Health Crisis
LAGOS, Nigeria – As much of the world edges closer to defeating one of humanity’s deadliest diseases, Nigeria remains trapped in a devastating malaria…
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…
Foundation Urges HPV Vaccination to Protect Adolescent Girls Nationwide
IBADAN, Nigeria – The Access to Basic Medical Care Foundation has called for intensified HPV vaccination among adolescent girls, warning that at least 80…
Ondo, Military Partner to Strengthen Measles – Rubella Vaccination Drive
ONDO, Nigeria – The Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency has entered a strategic collaboration with the 32 Artillery Brigade Command, Akure to…
Lagos Intensifies Vaccination Drive to Protect Children Statewide
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified its immunisation campaign to protect children under five from vaccine-preventable diseases, launching a statewide Outbreak…
Africa CDC Warns of Rising Outbreak Risks, Calls for Stronger Community Surveillance
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has urged African governments to intensify community-based surveillance, expand vaccination campaigns…
Rotary Urges Mothers to Champion Polio Eradication Across Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria – The District Governor of Rotary International, District 9141, Mr. Anthony Woghiren, has called on mothers to become active ambassadors in Nigeria’s…
WHO Rallies Africa to Eradicate Polio Through Renewed Action
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging African nations to intensify the fight against polio as the continent marks World Polio…