Vaccination
Ebola Fear Drives Women and Children Away From Healthcare in Eastern Congo
Fear and misinformation surrounding Ebola are discouraging women and children from seeking medical care in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, health workers and...
Kano begins diphtheria immunisation in five Kano LGAs
The Kano State Government has commenced a diphtheria immunisation campaign in five local government areas as part of efforts to contain the spread...
Kano Begins Diphtheria Immunisation Campaign in Five LGAs
The Kano State Government has commenced a diphtheria immunisation campaign across five local government areas as part of efforts to protect residents from...
California Issues Measles Exposure Alert Across Six Counties After Train Passenger Hospitalised
California health authorities have issued a public warning after an unvaccinated passenger who was later hospitalised with measles travelled by train and bus...
UNICEF Urges Katsina Religious Leaders to Promote Child Health
The United Nations Children’s Fund has urged religious leaders in Katsina State to use their influence to promote child health, immunisation and other...
US Aid Cuts Threaten Ghana’s Child Immunization Progress
Ghana’s progress in childhood immunisation is facing new challenges following cuts to US-funded health programmes. The reduction in international assistance has created concerns...
DRC Launches Ebola Vaccination Campaign for Frontline Health Workers.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun vaccinating frontline healthcare workers and Ebola responders as authorities intensify efforts to contain the country’s...
Two People Die From Measles in Pennsylvania as Cases Approach 400
Two people in Pennsylvania have died from measles-associated complications, marking the state’s first measles-related deaths in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department...
