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Nigeria's routine immunisation coverage for children under five has risen to 67% nationally, marking a significant improvement from 57% in 2023. The gains are attributed to strengthened primary health care systems, community engagement strategies, and improved cold-chain logistics across 25 states. Health officials credit data-driven planning and monitoring as key drivers of the progress.
According to the World Health Organization, approximately one in three adults in Sub-Saharan Africa is living with hypertension, yet fewer than half are aware of their condition. Experts recommend community-based screening programmes and integration of hypertension management into primary health care services to address this silent epidemic and reduce cardiovascular mortality.
The World Health Organization has recommended the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine for broader use in children living in endemic areas. Clinical trials showed up to 75% efficacy in preventing clinical malaria in young children. Nigeria, which accounts for nearly 27% of global malaria cases, stands to benefit significantly from the rollout expected to begin later this year.
