Seventy seven percent of children 12–23 months in Nigeria did not receive all routine immunisation – survey findings
A major survey finding from 2016 Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey/National Immunisation Survey Coverage (MICS/NICS) reveals…
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Prime-boost Ebola vaccine yields immune response at one year
A prime-boost Ebola vaccine regimen that is well into clinical trials shows immune response one…
Historic commitment from African Heads of State to advance immunisation in Africa
On 31 January, Heads of State from across Africa adopted a Declaration on Universal Access…
Nigeria only country harbouring polio virus in Africa, says Health Minister
Dr. Osagie Ehanire, the Minister of State for Health, says Nigeria remains the only country…
MSD joins campaign to ‘Close the Immunisation Gap’ and ‘Stay Polio Free’ in Africa
MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc. has added its voice to the World Health…
African countries commit to prioritising immunisation
African Ministers meeting at the first ever ministerial conference on immunisation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,…
African Ministers to attend Immunisation Conference
World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Offices for Africa (AFRO) in collaboration with Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO)…
Scientists mark ‘stunning success’ of vaccine in virtually ridding Africa of meningitis A
Five years after the introduction of an affordable conjugate meningitis A vaccine, immunisation has led…
Rotary grants US$40.3 million to eradicate polio worldwide
The continued fight to stamp out polio will receive an additional $40.3 million boost from…
Dr. Moeti is new World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa
Dr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti has been appointed the new Director for the World Health Organization’s…