Tag: measles
Measles deaths down 88% since 2000, but cases surge-WHO new report
...To achieve measles elimination, strong political commitment and sustained investment is needed to ensure all children receive two doses of the measles vaccine and...
Nigeria launches large-scale vaccination campaign to protect 106 million children against...
...The initiative responds to persistent outbreaks of circulating variant poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) as well as measles and rubella outbreaks in Nigeria and across...
Governor Zulum directs LGA Chairmen to scale up routine immunisation and...
FRI SEPT 26 2025-theGBJournal| Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has directed chairmen of all the 27 Local Government Areas to scale up...
Gavi and partners target 100 million children in largest ever Measles...
THUR MAY 16 2024-theGBJournal| Amid an increase in global measles outbreaks and mortalities, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance is working with governments, communities and partners...
Vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks on the rise in Africa- WHO
THUR 28 APRIL, 2022-theGBJournal | Africa is witnessing a surge in outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases over the past year, says the World Health Organisation...
Nigeria: Vaccinations needed to curb measles epidemic in Borno state
The vaccination plan is still under discussion at state and federal levels with the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization
TUE 13 APRIL,...
