Health
CEPI funds $4.17m studies to test Ebola vaccines against Bundibugyo virus
By Folasade Akpan The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) says it has committed 4.17 million dollars to four research projects to determine whether…
Tag: Vaccines
Health
Katsina vaccinates 2.9 million children in intensified polio eradication drive
Polio By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina State Government says that no fewer than 2.9 million children received polio vaccinations during the March 2026 campaign.…
Health
WHO urges stronger immunisation in Western Pacific regions
Immunisation The World Health Organisation (WHO) has renewed its call for intensified immunisation efforts across the Western Pacific region, warning of a resurgence of…
Health
Nigeria spends $150m annually on vaccines — NPHCDA
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Government says it spends 150 million dollars annually on vaccine procurement. Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National…
Features
The Human Cost of Vaccines Under-investment in Africa
By Oluwafunke Ishola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Africa’s debt crisis is having a devastating impact on vaccination efforts, leaving millions of people vulnerable…
Health
7.8m Kano children to receive measles vaccine — UNICEF
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says about 7.8 million children in Kano State will be vaccinated against Measles Rubella during…
Agriculture
Animal health: L-PRES targets 850m annual vaccine production
By Felicia Imohimi The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has announced plans to increase annual vaccine production in the country to 850…
Health
WHO: 25 countries to add malaria vaccines to immunisation by 2025
Malaria By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that up to 25 countries are expected to include malaria vaccines in their…