Mpox: Nigeria Begins Vaccination August 8

Mpox: Nigeria Begins Vaccination August 8

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has fixed October 8, 2024 as the beginning of Mpox vaccination in Nigeria, barring any last minute change of plans. The head of public relations unit, NPHCDA, Remi Adeleke, who spoke with...
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Edo Flags Off Free Vaccination Against HPV

Edo Flags Off Free Vaccination Against HPV

The Edo State Government has flagged off free vaccination against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), targeting children between 9 to 14 years, in a renewed effort to safeguard the girl-child from the scourge of cervical cancer. The Edo State First Lady,...
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China Issues New COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

China Issues New COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

China’s National Health Commission on Monday unveiled the latest plan for COVID-19 vaccination,. The commission said that the plan aims to raise the immunity levels of certain groups and further reduce the risks of severe infection and death from the...
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ENL Consortium Facilitates Vaccination Of 600 Dockworkers

ENL Consortium Facilitates Vaccination Of 600 Dockworkers

A terminal operator, ENL Consortium, has facilitated the vaccination of over 600 dockworkers working at its terminal.  The Executive Vice Chairman, ENL Consortium, Mrs Vicky Haastrup, explained in a statement on Monday that it was part of its resolve to.....
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Crewing Costs Rise Due To Vaccination Delays

Crewing Costs Rise Due To Vaccination Delays

Crewing costs are rising and crew shortages are beginning to be seen due to COVID-19 travel restrictions and vaccination delays, warns crewing agency Danica Crewing Services. “Not unexpectedly … when there is a shortage the cost goes up and we...
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Visiting Sailors Receive COVID-19 Vaccination At Ports

Visiting Sailors Receive COVID-19 Vaccination At Ports

International ship crews arriving at the Port of Long Beach and neighboring Port of Los Angeles have received COVID-19 vaccinations to reduce the spread of the infection among seafarer communities. More than 450 crewmembers from 27 ships have received the...
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Lagos Begins Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign

Lagos Begins Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign

The Lagos State Government is to commence a two-week free mass anti-rabies vaccination campaign February 16th, 2021.  The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms Abisola Olusanya, explained on Sunday that the campaign is scheduled to co...
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Enugu Begins Yellow Fever Vaccination

Enugu Begins Yellow Fever Vaccination

Enugu State Government has started mass vaccination against yellow fever in three council areas where it confirmed an outbreak, targetting at least 922,463 residents. Dr George Ugwu, the Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Ag...
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