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Kwara integrates Measles Rubella vaccine into routine immunisation
He noted that the measles-rubella (MR) vaccination effort relies on public awareness and integrated campaigns to enhance coverage and curb ...
Tag: United Nations Children Fund
Police vow to rescue abducted Katsina children as UNICEF reacts
The terrorists who abducted the children have asked for N30 million before they release them.
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COVID-19: Nigeria vaccinates 440,000 healthcare workers -Official
The 440,000 health workers represent 23 per cent of people that have received first shots of COVID-19 vaccines.
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One-third of global children population poisoned by lead – Study
Nearly half of the children live in South Asia.
19 million displaced children vulnerable to coronavirus – UNICEF
The report, titled ‘Lost at Home’, looks at the risks and challenges internally displaced children face, and the urgent actions ...
Coronavirus: Bauchi govt seals UNICEF/WHO office as staff tests positive
A statement issued on Sunday by the Bauchi State ministry of health indicated that the office complex was first decontaminated ...
70% of Nigerian children not registered – Commission
Only 30 per cent of pregnant women visit health centers to deliver their babies.
One of every 13 births worldwide will occur in Nigeria by 2050 – UNICEF
Nigeria currently accounts for five per cent of global births.
Nigeria has third highest infant mortality rate in the world – WHO
Five countries accounted for half of new-born deaths in the world last year.
Cholera: UNICEF, Borno govt. create hand washing points in IDP camps
About 3000 cases of cholera were recently recorded in the IDP camps.
Experts react to Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate
A report said Nigeria had about 58,000 cases of maternal mortality in 2015.
Boko Haram: UNICEF expresses concern about teenage female suicide bombers
At least 27 teenage girls have been used as suicide bombers in Borno in the first quarter of 2017.
50, 000 malnourished children need urgent care in Borno – UNICEF
The agency is targeting to provide about 48,000 children with food and medical care every month.
