WHO raises alarm over rapid spread of measles globally
The World Health Organisation(WHO) has raised the alarm over what it described as the rapid spread of measles globally, noting a 79 per cent increase from 2022. In a press …
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WHO prequalifies second malaria vaccine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has added the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to its list of “prequalified vaccines.” The global health body had in October, recommended the use of the vaccine …
Nigeria increases immunisation fund but yet to release 2023 allocation
The Nigerian government has significantly increased its budgetary allocation for immunisation programmes and services in the 2024 proposed budget. A review of the 2024 budget, tagged ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’, …