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Foreign

Birth Dose Of Hepatitis B Vaccine Still Necessary

Ahead of a key meeting amongst the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisors -- now with 12 members hand-picked by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. doctors, health officials and advocates are raising alarms that the panel could reverse a decades long guideline of vaccinating infants against hepatitis B at birth. On camera on Wednesday, Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, a doctor specialized in treating liver diseases and […]

todaySeptember 18, 2025

National Assembly Calls For Urgent Release Of ₦87 billion Delayed Immunization Funds
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Health

National Assembly Calls For Urgent Release Of ₦87 billion Delayed Immunization Funds

The Chairman House Committee on Healthcare Services, Dr Amos Magaji has called for the urgent release of over ₦87 billion in delayed immunization funds, describing the delay as a disaster waiting to happen. The chairman of the House Committee on Healthcare Services made the call in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. Dr Magaji pointed out that immunization funding must be treated as a first-line charge in the national budget […]

todayAugust 6, 2025

Vaccine Advocates Seek Full Release Of ₦231.7 billion Allocated For Immunization
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Health

Vaccine Advocates Seek Full Release Of ₦231.7 billion Allocated For Immunization

As Nigeria accounts for approximately 30% of zero-dose children worldwide, causing high child mortality rates, stakeholders in the health sector and Vaccine Advocates have called for the release of the outstanding ₦108 billion for 2024 and ensuring the full release of the ₦231.7 billion allocated for 2025 Vaccine. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the Chief Executive Officer, Vaccine Network for Disease Control, Mrs. Chika Offor, noted that delayed funding for immunization […]

todayAugust 5, 2025

multi-stakeholders’ technical workshop on optimisation of sustainable immunisation financing model in Nigeria,
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Health

Nigeria: Health Stakeholders Seek Urgent Steps To Prioritize Immunization

As part of efforts to close the financing gap for immunization and Primary Health Care stakeholders in the health sector have called for urgent steps to provoke legislative efforts that will designate immunization as a first-line charge under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). Speaking in Abuja at a multi-stakeholders’ technical workshop on optimization of sustainable immunization financing model in Nigeria, the Chairman, House Committee on Healthcare Services, Amos […]

todayJuly 3, 2025

West African Health Organisation (WAHO)
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Africa

Lassa Fever: WAHO Extends Partnership To Accelerate Vaccine Access In West Africa

The West African Health Organization (WAHO) has announced a major expansion of the Lassa Fever Coalition, welcoming three prominent regional health organizations. These include Corona Management Systems, Nigeria Health Watch, and Bloom Public Health as new partners in its mission to fight Lassa fever and fast-track vaccine access across the region. The announcement was made recently during the annual ECOWAS Assembly of Health Ministers Meeting, marking a significant step forward […]

todayMay 14, 2025

Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Chief (Mrs.) Folashade Tinubu-Ojo
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Health

Measles-Rubella Vaccine: Iyaloja General Urges Women To Ensure Children Receive Vaccine

The Iyaloja General of Nigeria, Chief (Mrs.) Folashade Tinubu-Ojo has called on all caregivers and women in Nigeria to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases especially Measles-Rubella with the safe and potent vaccine during the upcoming Vaccination Campaign. She made the call when she received in audience the Advocacy Team from Centre for Well-being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions (C-WINS) led by Dr. Nihinlola Mabogun and Dr. M.Z. Mahmud. In a statement […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025

FG Begins Assessment Of Challenges Facing Vaccine Rollout
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FG Begins Assessment Of Challenges Facing Vaccine Rollout

As part of efforts to reduce the number of children who have never received a vaccination, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali-Pate has begun an assessment of the challenges facing vaccine rollout. Professor Pate who paid a visit to the Primary Healthcare Centre, NewKaru, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa state, and the palace of Etsu Karu, Chief Luka Panya said Global Alliance For Vaccine […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023