Tag:Vaccination

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Diphtheria: Benue Steps Up Surveillance as Cases Rise Nationwide

The Benue State Government has intensified surveillance and preparedness against diphtheria following the rising number of cases reported across Nigeria. The Commissioner for Health and...

Toyin Adebayo - September 19, 2026

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Diphtheria: FCTA Deploys Vaccination Teams to Karshi, Angwan Kokosa, other communities

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has deployed vaccination and disease surveillance teams to Karshi, Angwan Kokosa and surrounding communities following the confirmation of...

Toyin Adebayo - September 10, 2026

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Diphtheria Claims 11 Lives in Niger Communities, 124 Cases Recorded

Eleven people have died following an outbreak of diphtheria in Chanchaga and Katcha Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Niger State, the Niger State Primary...

Shehu Danladi - September 1, 2026

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Cholera Scare: 65,000 Suspected Cases Hit 35 States — NCDC

Nigeria is battling a major cholera outbreak, with more than 65,000 suspected cases recorded in 35 states and about 195 Local Government Areas (LGAs)...

Toyin Adebayo - August 28, 2026

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FG Deploys 500,000 Vaccines as Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Katsina, Kano

The Federal Government has deployed 500,000 doses of vaccines to Katsina and Kano states as part of urgent measures to contain a diphtheria outbreak...

Toyin Adebayo - August 28, 2026

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Vaccination: FCTA Appeals for Full Cooperation, Says Immunization Is a Child’s Right

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has appealed to schools to grant vaccination teams full access during immunization exercises, stressing that denying children vaccines...

Toyin Adebayo - October 23, 2025