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Imo Launches Statewide Measles–Rubella Vaccination

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9 months ago

February 3, 2026

Imo State launches a measles–rubella vaccination campaign for children aged 9 months to 14 years, led by First Lady Chioma Uzodimma

The Imo State Government has commenced a statewide measles–rubella vaccination campaign across all 27 local government areas.

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The initiative was flagged off in Owerri by First Lady Chioma Uzodimma, aimed at protecting children from measles and congenital rubella syndrome.

Uzodimma praised the Federal Government’s effort in eradicating these diseases and stressed the importance of preventive healthcare. Children aged 9 months to 14 years are eligible for the vaccination, which replaces the previous measles-only vaccine in the routine immunisation schedule.

The Imo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, led by Kosilisochukwu Ekenjoku, confirmed all logistics—including vaccine supply, cold chain systems, and trained personnel—are in place for a successful campaign running February 4–16, 2026.

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The campaign aligns with efforts to reduce child morbidity and mortality, prevent disease outbreaks, and strengthen routine immunisation in Imo State.

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FG Approves ₦45.08bn for Disease Detection Systems at Five Airports

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3 days ago

October 29, 2026

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The Federal Government has approved ₦45.08 billion for the deployment of an integrated biosecurity and disease surveillance system at five international airports across Nigeria.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.

According to the minister, the project will be implemented through a 20-year public-private partnership with the BioHealth Consortium. It is aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to detect and respond swiftly to emerging infectious disease threats.

The initiative will cover airports in Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt and Enugu. The technologies to be deployed include aircraft wastewater surveillance, air and surface sampling, and specialised pathogen detection systems.

Pate said the surveillance network would monitor a range of potentially dangerous pathogens, improve coordination among relevant agencies, and strengthen health security at Nigeria’s borders.

The minister also provided an update on the country’s Ebola situation, confirming that the patient diagnosed in October has recovered.

He added that contact tracing and other containment measures were still ongoing to prevent further spread.