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Mothers on the move - Yobe women making the difference in immunization campaigns

2004 was a period of uncertainty, but at the height of the…

A new direction - An account of how the Borno Izala Group changed course in favor of OPV

Mallam Alifa Liman, a retired health worker, is becoming the anchor…

One law, two voices - Reactions to the Katsina Immunization Law

Hamisu Ahmadu and Ahmadu Sani had no idea of a law making it…

Mike Ajayi

Partnering for the child - The human face of polio

On the sixth attempt, Mike Ajayi, teacher at Ajoke Nursery and…

"Reach every country, district, woman with proven health interventions"

"Reach every country, district, woman with proven health…

Jonathan Majiyagbe

Two of a kind - Rotarians united against polio

6 April 2005 -- They are both over 70 years of age, but for Adedehin…

WHO Regional Director kicks off second round of polio campaigns in Zamfara state

6 April 2005 -- Enthusiasm and commitment for polio eradication was…

Sambo appeals for more funding for health

Abuja, 5 April 2005-- The developed countries of the world and Member…

2004 Synchronized National Immunization Days for West and Central Africa Flagged Off

10 October 2004 --Nigerians have been urged to stay indoors from 6.…

Kano State, Nigeria fully endorses OPV

Kano, Nigeria: 2 October 2004-- The Executive Governor of Kano State…