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Nigeria Targets 106 Million Children in Vaccination Drive

10/8/2025

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Nigeria launches a campaign targeting 106 million children against measles, rubella, and polio, backed by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Gates Foundation.
Phase 1 covers 20 northern states and Oyo; Phase 2 begins January 2026 for southern states.
Health workers will use fixed posts, outreach centers, door-to-door visits; malaria prevention and treatment for neglected tropical diseases are included.

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Story summary

Nigeria launches a campaign targeting 106 million children against measles, rubella, and polio, backed by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Gates Foundation.
Phase 1 covers 20 northern states and Oyo; Phase 2 begins January 2026 for southern states.
Health workers will use fixed posts, outreach centers, door-to-door visits; malaria prevention and treatment for neglected tropical diseases are included.