In a historic step toward combating malaria in Nigeria, the first-ever malaria vaccines have been delivered to the Government of Nigeria, thanks to efforts by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF and WHO.

Nigeria today introduced the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunisation system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls. This is the largest number in a single round of HPV vaccination in the African region in a vaccination drive…

Over the next few years, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and partners will focus efforts to revitalise access to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to reach 86 million adolescent girls, rapidly recover and improve coverage, and help build…

The funding will enable international and local civil society organisations to complement public health service efforts by accessing communities not reached by government services, such as in cross-border settings and conflict zones, across the…

Reaching the millions of “zero-dose” children who have yet to receive a single vaccine represents one of the final – and most complex – barriers to overcome in the push for global immunisation equity

Today’s launch marks the introduction of the rotavirus vaccine, which protects against rotavirus-related diarrhoeal disease, into Nigeria’s routine immunisation programme.

Mandatory vaccination policy introduced by the Federal Government of Nigeria in all its public institutions has contributed to an increase in the number of vaccinated people.

Through dedication and commitment to service, nurses in Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos State, are working hard to improve routine immunisation.

Polio survivors in Kano State are helping to change perceptions towards vaccines.