The federal government says 1,256,791 children have received the malaria vaccine across four states as the country works through challenges linked to the vaccine’s four-dose schedule. The federal Government, in October 2024 received the first batch of 864,200 doses of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Muyi Aina, executive diretor/CEO of the […]
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The report shows that while the prevalence of hypertension remains high, awareness of high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases improved in 2025 compared with 2024.
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As part of the disruptions, operations at WHO’s Logistics Hub for Global Health Emergencies in Dubai have been temporarily put on hold due to the deteriorating security situation.
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According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), about 100 children under five die of malnutrition per hour, approximately 2,400 children daily.
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