61.5 million Nigerians immunized against malaria, yellow fever, HPV, and others.
Ifeyinwa Susan Francis.

61.5 million Nigerians immunized against measles, yellow fever, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), malaria, and Mpox since October 2023.

This was disclosed by Premium Times on April 3, 2025.

The Executive Director, Muyi Aina, and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja while commemorating 2025 African Vaccination Week.

According to Mr Aina, during the 2024 measles and yellow fever campaigns, 25.9 million children were vaccinated against measles across 26 states.  While 22.5 million received yellow fever vaccines in Lagos, Yobe, and Borno states.

He also said how
Nigeria controlled the cholera outbreak in 8 states

Muyi spoke out. Agency boosted campaigns. Addressed outbreak gaps. Scaled up campaign coverage. They expand immunization Outreach. Goal:slash zero-dosed kids.

He also said how the Government invests in vaccine security. They boosted cold chain systems. Lagos vaccine hub is done. Kano hub is under construction. Abuja hub gets upgrades with UNICEF’s help.