Bayelsa State launches a road show to sensitize residents ahead of the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign from January 20-29, 2026. Health officials urge parents to vaccinate children aged 9-15 months.
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa directs the strengthening of rural Primary Healthcare Centres and announces a major Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign for 2026, targeting all children aged 9 months to 14 years.
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa mandates stronger rural primary healthcare. Plans 2026 Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign for children 9 months to 14 years. Read more.
ACE Strategy and Consults reveals its 2025 success, reaching millions of Nigerian children through immunisation and digital enumeration. Discover the strategies behind this public health milestone.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan visits Bayelsa to mourn Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Governor Douye Diri orders autopsy, warns against politicising the death. Read more.
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries concludes a powerful two-day crusade in Yenagoa, focusing on faith for 'hard things' and officially launching three new South-South regions. Read the full report.
Lagos State kicks off a 4-day second phase polio vaccination campaign targeting children under five. Health teams will visit homes and public spaces to administer the safe nOPV2 vaccine.
Nigeria and other endemic nations applaud the start of a first-in-human clinical trial for a Lassa fever vaccine in Oxford, marking a critical step against the deadly disease. Read more.
A US vaccine advisory panel, now led by skeptics, is reviewing the decades-old practice of giving hepatitis B shots to newborns. Experts warn this could cause preventable deaths and lower immunization rates. Read the full analysis.
A groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV-prevention injection with over 99.9% efficacy begins rollout in Southern Africa, offering new hope in the fight against the virus. Read the full story.
As Nigeria battles a worsening cholera outbreak with over 22,000 cases, the FG sought emergency vaccine allocations four times. Learn about the global response and impact.
NAPHDA & Pathfinder International launch a free cervical cancer screening & HPV vaccination initiative in Nasarawa. Over 100 women to be screened. Protect your health today!
WHO urges governments to boost funding and coordination to eliminate cervical cancer in Africa through vaccination, screening, and treatment programs. Join the fight today!
APC youth group in Bayelsa organizes solidarity walk supporting President Tinubu and former Governor Timipre Sylva amid political challenges. Weekly rallies planned.
Novak Djokovic accepts Piers Morgan's apology for calling him a 'liar and cheat' during 2021 Australian Open Covid vaccine controversy. Read the full story.
Global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer experiences significant profit decline amid falling COVID-19 product sales. Analysis of impact on Nigerian healthcare market and future outlook.
Bayelsa State Police intensify investigation as female corps member Grace Tuedor mysteriously disappears after reporting to her place of primary assignment.
Family and authorities launch desperate search for Odogwu Favour Chinedu, a corps member who disappeared after leaving his residence in Yenagoa. Police investigation underway amid growing concerns.