11 m. ago Federal Government Targets 100m Children For Immunisation Against Measles, Others

The federal government has launched what it described as Africa’s biggest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million Nigerian children for vaccination against measles, rubella, polio, and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), among other preventable diseases. The coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, who spoke at the national flag-off ceremony […]

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13 h. ago 100m Children To Get Measles, Polio, HPV Jabs — Federal Government

The Federal Government, on Monday, launched what it described as Africa’s biggest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million Nigerian children for vaccination against measles, rubella, polio, and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), among other preventable diseases. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, who spoke at the national flag-off […]

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15 h. ago CAN Seeks Nationwide Support For Measles, Rubella Vaccination Campaign

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to churches, parents and communities across the country to back the federal government’s ongoing measles-rubella vaccination campaign. President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, hailed the initiative as a bold and transformative effort to protect Nigerian children from preventable diseases. Okoh, during the flag-off ceremony of the Nationwide […]

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69 h. ago 1.9m children targeted in Nasarawa as UNICEF, partners flag off Measles

From Abel Leonard, Lafia   No fewer than 1.9 million children are to be immunized against measles, rubella, and polio in Nasarawa State, as UNICEF, in collaboration with the government and partners, flagged off preparations for the Integrated Polio-Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign.   The one-day media dialogue held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at De […] The post 1.9m children targeted in Nasarawa as UNICEF, partners flag off Measles-Rubella, Polio Vaccination Campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Jigawa health agency upscales campaign for measles rubella vaccination

Tribune Online Jigawa health agency upscales campaign for measles rubella vaccination The Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHCDA) said that it has intensifying Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation (ACSM) for the next round Mesealse-Rubella (MR) vaccination exercise. The agency’s spokesperson, Mr Ya’u Muhammad, said in a statement in Dutse, on Wednesday that the effort was part of preparations for the 10-day state-wide exercise scheduled for […] Jigawa health agency upscales campaign for measles rubella vaccination Tribune Online

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7 d. ago UNICEF targets 7.8m Kano children for Measles – Rubella vaccines

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano A total of 7.8 million children in Kano State are expected to receive Measles-Rubella vaccines, according to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) The Fund’s field officer in Kano, Rahama Farah, who disclosed  this yesterday, during a media dialogue on the Integrated Measles-Rubella Polio Vaccination Campaign, said the children […] The post UNICEF targets 7.8m Kano children for Measles – Rubella vaccines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NPHCDA seeks effective coverage on measles vaccination campaign

Tribune Online NPHCDA seeks effective coverage on measles vaccination campaign National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has called for effective media coverage in the forthcoming Measles Rubella (MR) Integrated Vaccination Campaign in NPHCDA seeks effective coverage on measles vaccination campaign Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rubella, like measles, is deadly and spreads quickly, but vaccination is key—Dr Olatunji, OYOPHCB Executive Secretary

Tribune Online Rubella, like measles, is deadly and spreads quickly, but vaccination is key—Dr Olatunji, OYOPHCB Executive Secretary Measles isn’t just about the rash, runny nose and fever; it’s the long-term impact that often goes unnoticed. It infects the respiratory tract and then spreads throughout the body, causing a range of symptoms, including a high fever, cough, runny nose, and rash. While many focus on the case of deaths, the potential for disability […] Rubella, like measles, is deadly and spreads quickly, but vaccination is key—Dr Olatunji, OYOPHCB Executive Secretary Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Measles Rubella: Oyo targets over 3m children for vaccination

By Oluseye Ojo   The Oyo State Government has announced vaccination for over three million children in its Integrated Measles Rubella Campaign. Rubella, also known as German measles, typically causes mild illness in children and adults. It is said to be the leasing cause of death among young children worldwide. As gathered, it is under-documented […] The post Measles Rubella: Oyo targets over 3m children for vaccination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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