A General Paediatrician at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Dr Olatayo Olayemi, has emphasised the importance of complete immunisation coverage to curtail pneumonia.
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The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has revealed that Sokoto State ranks among those with the highest number of zero-dose children in the country.
The Federal Government says the implementation of a needle-free injection system is projected to save the country 49.51 million dollars over the next five years while it is addressing gaps in routine immunisation across Nigeria.
Traditional and religious leaders have called on the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), to put in place quick response mechanisms for possible adverse reactions that could result from immunisation.
The Bauchi State Community of Practice (CoP), an NGO, has appealed to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and Multilateral Coordination to allocate N870 million for immunisation programmes in the 2025 state budget.
Wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Saturday, decried the low uptake of immunisation in the state, urging mothers to prioritise the health and future of their children.
The Bauchi State Government has created a budget line for routine immunisation in 2025 to curb the zero dose situation in the state.
The Bauchi State Government has paid N323 million as its counterpart funding for the immunisation programme to boost coverage and eliminate zero-dose vaccination in the State.
Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has commended Nigeria’s progress in routine immunisation.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, on Saturday, solicited more collaboration to improve immunisation activities in Sokoto State.