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UNICEF Launches Urgent Polio Vaccination Campaign in Nigeria

4/5/2025

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UNICEF is set to launch a vital vaccination campaign in Bauchi State, Nigeria, providing over 2.5 million doses of Oral Polio Vaccine from April 24 to 29, 2025. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique stresses the urgency to protect 556,000 vulnerable 'zero-dose' children, calling on community leaders to rally support and ensure widespread participation.

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UNICEF is set to launch a vital vaccination campaign in Bauchi State, Nigeria, providing over 2.5 million doses of Oral Polio Vaccine from April 24 to 29, 2025. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique stresses the urgency to protect 556,000 vulnerable 'zero-dose' children, calling on community leaders to rally support and ensure widespread participation.