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Nigeria targets more than 55 million children in house-to-house anti-polio campaign
In Federal Capital Territory for instance, out of the 854,720 targeted children, the government, with support from World Health Organization, successfully reached 810,859 children with all vaccines.
World + 24 more
Spread of polio still an international public health concern - WHO
There were 28 cases of wild poliovirus 1 (WPVI) in 2018, compared to 113 as at mid-December last year, "with no significant success yet in reversing this trend."
Niger + 2 more
Quality immunization and surveillance help stop polio outbreaks in three African countries
While Kenya, Mozambique and Niger have curbed polio outbreaks, response activities with high-quality immunization campaigns and disease surveillance can stop the remaining outbreaks in the region, WHO says.
World + 3 more
Global leaders pledge US$2.6 billion to eradicate polio
Countries and partners announce commitments to vaccinate 450 million children against polio each year and to overcome barriers to reaching every child.
Government, WHO renew efforts to vaccinate every eligible child in Niger Delta
Novel strategies have been employed to reach all children, such as boat-to-boat immunization at sea, community engagement, and overcoming vaccine hesitancy by showing informative films.
More than 51 million children reached in Nigerian immunization campaign
The intervention, conducted in phases, from 30 July-30 August 2019, reached 51,151,924 eligible children across 36 Nigerian states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Braving the waves to reach underserved populations with immunization services in the Niger Delta
"Sustaining innovative strategies of vaccinating vulnerable populations will increase immunity and reduce the mortality and morbidity rate in difficult to access communities."
Nigeria + 1 more
Fighting continues to threaten lives and livelihoods in Nigeria
More than 17,000 newly arrived displaced people are sleeping under open skies in Monguno and in Maiduguri’s Teacher’s Village Camp because there is no space to build new shelters.
Nigerian women leading campaign to vaccinate children
More than 80% of the house to house vaccinators are females. In addition, the polio programme deployed more 90% female supervisors to monitor the vaccination teams.
Ethiopia + 1 more
Some 141,410 displaced in Ethiopia's Somali region after recent conflict
The conflict led to the exodus of government personnel, leaving essential services understaffed. There are pressing humanitarian needs for women and children.
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Rotary announces $96.5 million to end polio
To support eradication efforts in countries where polio remains endemic, Rotary is allocating the majority of the funds it announced today to Afghanistan ($22.9M), Pakistan ($21.7M), and Nigeria ($16.1M).
Frontline workers in Nigeria break down gender barriers to reach children with vaccines
WHO and partners are developing a gender strategy for the polio programme to help identify and respond to gender-related barriers to immunization and interventions to address the challenges.
IOM launches $22.2 million appeal for Gedeo, West Guji displacement crisis in Ethiopia
Since April 2018, some 970,000 people have been displaced and are in great need of humanitarian support to help them get through Ethiopia’s cold and rainy season.
UNICEF calls for the urgent protection of children in the Central African Republic
A dramatic increase in violence in the first part of 2018 has forced at least 55,000 people, including 28,600 children to flee because of brutality and violence in their communities.
At least 200,000 Ethiopians displaced in West Guji-Gedeo conflict
The Ethiopian government and partners providing limited first-line assistance, including food, NFI, WASH and health/nutrition support. However, needs surpass resources available.
Ending polio in Nigeria, one home at a time
There are 20,000 community mobilizers, influencers and communication experts across 14 northern ‘high risk’ states, who go door to door counselling parents on the benefits of vaccination.
$ 1.7 billion required as Ethiopia enters fourth year of exceptional drought emergency
The well-managed, government-led, lifesaving response will need to be sustained across southern and eastern parts of the country through much of 2018.
Somalia + 2 more
Pasture and water resources in Horn of Africa deteriorate after unseasonably dry January
Humanitarian needs are expected to remain significant, with an estimated 7.4 million people in Ethiopia, 6.2 million in Somalia and 3.4 million in Kenya requiring food aid in the first half of 2018.
US$1.05 billion required to reach 6.1 million people in north-east Nigeria
With emergency assistance as a priority, protection, resilience-based capacity-building activities will be a focus to strengthen national response mechanisms and ensure sustainability.