The Nasarawa State Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of measles in the Rukubi community of Doma Local Government Area. Governor Abdullahi Sule, represented by his deputy, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe, announced this on Tuesday during a critical stakeholders’ engagement held in Lafia. During this engagement, the state government reiterated its commitment to tackling childhood killer diseases such as measles and rubella. Governor Abdullahi Sule emphasized the urgent need for the new vaccine campaign, saying...

The Kano State Government has announced plans to vaccinate over 4.1 million children against polio in a statewide campaign scheduled for April 24 to 30, 2025. Speaking at the event, the Director General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, Dr. Nasiru Mahmoud made the disclosure during a media dialogue on polio and routine immunization held in Kano on Tuesday. Represented by the State Immunization Officer, Hajiya Sa’adatu Ibrahim said the campaign is...