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Nigeria to Introduce HPV Vaccine in National Immunization Schedule to Combat Cervical Cancer

Splendour Eguavoen - June 22, 2023

Awka, Nigeria - In a significant move to combat the rising prevalence of cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers, the Federal Government of Nigeria has...

Public Health

Low Immunization Coverage Puts Children at Risk: Urgent Need for Immunization

Splendour Eguavoen - May 23, 2023

Nigeria, May 23, 2023 – Startling findings from the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) and National Immunization Coverage Survey (NICS) reveal that a...

Public Health

WHO and NPHCDA to Immunize 930,000 Children Annually After COVID-19 Disruption

Splendour Eguavoen - April 29, 2023

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) have announced plans to immunize at least 930,000 children every year...