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An Impassioned Dislike for Polio
Talatu Garba has witnessed the cruel face of polio. To her, it is not just a disease – it is a thief that steals laughter, movement, and sometimes, life itself from innocent children. “I’ve seen children diagnosed with polio, and by the following day, I hear they were dead,” she says, her voice heavy with memories...
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Building Herd Immunity against Cholera in Amamosa
Amamosa NDU waterside community just conducted its OCV immunization exercise with support from UNICEF and Bayelsa State Primary Health Care Board. The community, especially the children live in lesser apprehension of experiencing another outbreak of Cholera. As a riverine community, their major source of water is ...
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Gavi-funded Meningococcal Vaccines Arrive in Nigeria to Aid Outbreak Response
Abuja, 4 April 2025, – This week, Nigeria’s Ministry of Health received over 1,000,000 pentavalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Men5CV) doses from the Gavi-funded global stockpile to combat the meningococcus C and W outbreak in northern Nigeria. The outbreak has already claimed over 70 lives, with more than 80...
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Nigeria Receives Malaria Vaccines Ahead of Roll Out
Abuja, Nigeria – 17 October 2024, — In a historic step toward combating malaria in Nigeria, the first-ever malaria vaccines have been delivered to the Government of Nigeria, thanks to efforts by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF and WHO. The historic handover took place in Abuja, marking a critical milestone in t...
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A Simple Shot, A Lifetime of Difference
My father became disabled at the age of five. He started his life like every other child, once in his life, there was a time when he could run around with his friends, carefree and full of energy. Seeing the world and enjoying the beauty of it. But that all changed one year when a simple yet deadly illness affecte...
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Immunization and Vaccines: A Hands-on Approach in Tsamiya Baba
On a hot and sunny Wednesday in Tsamiya Baba, a community in Gezawa Local Government Area, Kano State. The air is filled with vibrant sounds of women and children with the local beat of the Kalangu (Local Hausa Drum) drummer singing messages that resonates with the importance of healthcare for children. The weekly...
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Relentless for an assured future for girls
Once Hafsat Bala and her group don their unique sky-blue hijab, which has “Mama-to-Mama” inscription, they have only one mission — to ensure every resident of Mallawa Sarkin Garbas community in Bauchi state embraces positive health behaviours. She never takes no for an answer when it comes to promoting good health...
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Frequently Asked Questions about the HPV Vaccine
The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect against HPV infection and HPV-related cancers. By understanding the facts about vaccinating your children, you contribute to a healthier future for the next generation. If you have more questions or concerns about the HPV vaccine, talk to your doctor. , Freq...
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The HPV Vaccine in Nigeria: A Guide for Parents
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine that protects against HPV infection. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the world, and a leading cause of cervical cancer. In Nigeria, cervical cancer is the third most common cancer and the second most frequent ca...
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Nigeria to vaccinate 7.7 million girls against leading cause of cervical cancer
Abuja, 24 October 2023, – Nigeria today introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls – the largest number in a single round of HPV vaccination in the African region – in a vaccination drive against the virus that causes nearly all cases o...
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Childhood immunization begins recovery after COVID-19 backslide
GENEVA/NEW YORK/ABUJA,, 18 July 2023, – Global immunization services reached 4 million more children in 2022 compared to the previous year, as countries stepped up efforts to address the historic backsliding in immunization caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data published today by the World Health Orga...
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Youths for Change: How Innovative Strategies are Influencing Young People in Nigeria
Nigeria is at the forefront of the campaign to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Africa, especially among the continent's young people. The country already has the most vaccinated population in Africa. Now, thanks to UNICEF Nigeria's “Give It A Shot” campaign, the country's youngsters are learning about COVID-19...