Measles vaccinations have saved nearly 20 million lives in Africa since 2000. The findings come in the first-ever detailed analysis of immunisation targets in Africa, published on Wednesday by the…
A study of over 6,500 mothers found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy significantly lowered the risk of preeclampsia, a dangerous blood-pressure disorder. TheDigger Intelligence Unit Pregnant women who roll up…
A recent investigation into Nigeria’s 2025 measles outbreak found that most infections are among children who have never received a measles vaccine. This finding raises urgent questions about gaps in…
Makurdi, Nigeria: In a proactive move to safeguard public health, the Benue State Government has vaccinated 300 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Yelewata against measles and polio. The Yelewata IDPs…
Yola (Nigeria): Adamawa Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ADSPHCDA), in collaboration with United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), says it is targeting no fewer than 2 million children in the forthcoming integrated…