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Africa intensifies political leadership to accelerate continental immunisation strategy

On: August 21, 2026

By Franca Ofili Africa has began intensifying political leadership, governance and accountability to accelerate implementation of the Continental Immunisation Strategy (CIS) and improve vaccination coverage across member states. Dr Onome Dibosa-Osadolor, Senior Health Specialist, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said this on Friday during the Africa CDC High Level ContinentalContinue Reading

NGO intensifies advocacy for inclusive education, support for PWDs

By: Folasade Akpan

On: August 8, 2026

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By Safia Abdulrahman A Non-Governmental Organisation, The Engraced Ones, has called on governments at all levels to ensure inclusive education and stronger support for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, the founder of the NGO, Bibora Yinkere, said increased governmentContinue Reading

FG intensifies Ebola preparedness, strengthens border surveillance measures

By: Folasade Akpan

On: June 3, 2026

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By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has intensified national preparedness and response measures against the possible introduction of the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (BEBOV), currently reported in parts of East and Central Africa. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Ado Bako, Assistant Director of PressContinue Reading

Foundation intensifies school campaign against childhood cancer

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On: March 30, 2026

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By Justina Auta The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) has intensified efforts to curb rising childhood cancer mortality through a targeted school-based awareness campaign across the Federal Capital Territory, officials said Monday in Abuja. Ms Kemi Adekanye, Founder and Chief Volunteer of OkapiCCF, disclosed this in an interview with NewsContinue Reading

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