Tag: Measles
Measles kill 134,000 children in 2015-Report
Kazeem Ugbodaga A report released by the World Health Organisation, WHO, has disclosed that measles killed 134,000 children in 2015…
6 children die of measles, whooping cough in Jigawa
No fewer than six children under the ages of five died in an outbreak of measles and whopping cough in…
Measles virus responsible for death of 20 children in Lagos
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government says laboratory investigation has shown that measles virus was responsible for the epidemic fatal…
Lagos confirms death of 20 children from measles
The Lagos State Government on Monday confirmed that measles was responsible for the death of no fewer than 20 children…
900k children for immunisation against measles
At least 900,000 children from nine months to five years are to be immunised against measles in Enugu State, according…
Abia engages 80,000 health workers for immunisation against measles
The Abia Government has mobilised no fewer than 80,000 health workers for the ongoing statewide immunization of children against measles,…
Nigeria: $60m required for measles pre-elimination campaign
Over 60 million dollars would be required by Nigeria to prosecute the proposed first and second phases of the national…
WHO Warns Over Stalled Global War Against Measles
Progress towards wiping out measles worldwide has stalled, with deaths from the highly contagious disease rising last year and poor…
Measles remains a global threat for children, say UN agencies
EROMOSELE EBHOMELE Measles, a viral infection, is still one of the leading causes of death among children even though a…
Measles Claims 5 In Kebbi
An outbreak of measles in the Ambursa/Kardi Development Area in Kebbi State, has caused the death of five children and…
Measles Kills 41 In Yobe
Forty one persons have died in Yobe in the last 18 months following the outbreak of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM)…