3 d. ago UNICEF, Borno to immunise 2.1m children against preventable deaths

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Borno Youth Advocates have adopted new measures to improve the children’s vaccination uptake read more UNICEF, Borno to immunise 2.1m children against preventable deaths

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3 d. ago Borno, UNICEF adopt new approach to immunise 2.1 million children

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri The Borno State government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have adopted a new approach to immunisation, targeting 2.1 million children against preventable diseases through community youth advocacy teams. The Officer-in-Charge, UNICEF Chief of Maiduguri Field Office, Mr Joseph Senesie, disclosed this on Tuesday in Maiduguri at the launch of […] The post Borno, UNICEF adopt new approach to immunise 2.1 million children appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Save the Children seeks bold innovators to boost child vaccinations in Nigeria, Ethiopia

By Doris Obinna Save the Children has announced a fresh call for innovation partners as part of its Immunisation Accelerator, aimed at increasing vaccination rates among children in Nigeria and Ethiopia. The initiative, backed by a $1 million grant from global healthcare company GSK, is focused on supporting bold, locally driven solutions to address persistent […] The post Save the Children seeks bold innovators to boost child vaccinations in Nigeria, Ethiopia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago FG advised on 2,000 tractor allocation, maintenance to safeguard food security

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Concerned over rising food insecurity, stakeholders have called on the federal government to adopt a fair and strategic approach to the allocation and maintenance of 2,000 newly acquired tractors, stressing that effective deployment is critical to boosting agricultural productivity. This comes as President Bola Tinubu announced the purchase of 2,000 mechanisation […] The post FG advised on 2,000 tractor allocation, maintenance to safeguard food security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago UNICEF targets over one million children for immunisation in Taraba

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is targeting to immunise over one million children in Taraba State against polio and provide other integrated services. The initiative was flagged off during a polio vaccination campaign in Jalingo, the state capital. Nuzhat Rafique, Bauchi’s chief UNICEF field officer, emphasised the importance of vaccinating […] The post UNICEF targets over one million children for immunisation in Taraba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Oyo records polio case, set to vaccinate 2.5 million children

Tribune Online Oyo records polio case, set to vaccinate 2.5 million children Oyo State aims to target 2.5 million children from birth to 59 months for polio vaccination, reinforcing the immunisation status of children across the state and ensuring no child misses out on life-saving vaccinations. Oyo records polio case, set to vaccinate 2.5 million children Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Borrowing Must Be Strategic, Beneficial To Nigerians – Rewane

Renowned economist and Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane, has advised the Federal Government to adopt a more strategic approach to borrowing, stressing that loans must be tied to productive ventures that benefit the Nigerian people. Rewane spoke on Thursday on Channels Television’s ‘Business Morning’ show, monitored by our correspondent. He emphasised […]

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