The Enugu State Government has emphasised its commitment to ensuring that all children in the state lead healthier lives, in order to reduce the socioeconomic burdens on families and society.
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Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reinstated routine immunization services, marking a significant milestone in improving maternal and child health across the state.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched a gender mainstreaming initiative aimed at increasing immunisation uptake by engaging male parents in routine immunisation and other primary healthcare-related issues.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended traditional rulers in Northern Nigeria for their active roles in the country’s fight against polio.
A General Paediatrician at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Dr Olatayo Olayemi, has emphasised the importance of complete immunisation coverage to curtail pneumonia.
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.