Osun State Primary Health Care Board

14/10/2025

Hear the statements from the stakeholders at the Launch

"It is important for us to impart the understanding that the health of every citizen contributes to the strength and wealth of a nation. This is not a mere jamboree, but a call to action; to raise awareness across all levels of society, reaching every nook and cranny of the country, so that together, we can build a better nation."

Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II - Ooni of Ife

14/10/2025

Hear the statements from the stakeholders at the Launch

"We are committed to making this country work, but the country cannot work unless we have a healthy society. And we cannot have a healthy society without healthy children who will build a better Nigeria."

Alhaji Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III
Sultan of Sokoto

14/10/2025

National Primary Health Care Development Agency
UNICEF Nigeria
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Solina Centre for International Development and Research -SCIDaR

06/10/2025

• Measles-Rubella (MR): 9 months – 14 years
• HPV: 9 years
• Polio: 0 – 59 months
• Other RI Antigens: As per RI schedule







UNICEF Nigeria
Solina Centre for International Development and Research -SCIDaR
National Primary Health Care Development Agency
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control

05/10/2025

🟢 1 Day to Go!

The national flag-off of the integrated campaign for measles rubella, Human papilloma virus(HPV) polio, routine immunization vaccines, and neglected tropical diseases intervention is coming up!

Vaccines are safe, effective and free

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29/09/2025

Nigeria will introduce the measles-rubella vaccine nationwide, targeting over 100 million children in two phases.

National Primary Health Care Development Agency
UNICEF Nigeria
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Solina Centre for International Development and Research -SCIDaR

24/09/2025

24/09/2025

Did you know?
There's an upcoming integrated immunization campaign starting in October across Nigeria.

The Measles-Rubella Vaccine will be available for the first time. HPV, Polio and other vaccines will also be available during this campaign.

Get ready to get your eligible children immunized against measles-rubella, HPV, polio and other diseases.

24/09/2025

23/09/2025

Osun Health Board Sensitizes CAN Ifelodun On Measles-Rubella

The Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board has intensified its public sensitization campaign ahead of the forthcoming Measles-Rubella vaccination exercise across the state. In partnership with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), IVAC, CWINS, UNICEF, and the World Health Organization (WHO), the Board engaged members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ifelodun Chapter, on Monday, September 22, 2025.

The meeting, held at Saviour African Church, Ikirun, Ifelodun Local Government Area, brought together CAN members, community leaders, and health stakeholders to discuss the vaccination campaign. Akande Sina Adewale, the State Health Promotion Officer, explained the aim of the campaign and urged faith leaders to assist in mobilizing parents and guardians.

"The vaccine is safe, effective, and free for all children aged 9 months to 14 years," he stated. Alhaja Kuranga Sh*ttu, UNICEF SBC Consultant for Osun State, also addressed the participants, appealing for collective effort in ensuring no child is left behind.

According to officials, the Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign will hold across Osun State from January 20th to 29th, 2026. Vaccination will be carried out at fixed posts, temporary posts, schools, churches, mosques, and other approved locations.

Odukunle O., Ifelodun Local Government Health Promotion Officer, cautioned against circulating false information about the vaccine, urging parents and community members to disregard myths and rumors.

The sensitization meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from CAN leaders to support the health initiative. Stakeholders agreed that collaboration between religious bodies and health authorities is key to the campaign's success.

The Board reaffirmed that the exercise is part of National efforts to eradicate measles and rubella and strengthen routine immunization coverage in Nigeria.

Ministry of Health Nigeria
Primary Health Care Development Agency
Centre for International Development and Research -SCIDaR
Nigeria
Foundation
Nigeria
, the Vaccine Alliance
Health Organization (WHO)

22/09/2025

While rubella infection is often mild in adults, in pregnancy it can change a child’s life forever.

The safest way to prevent this is by getting the MMR vaccine before pregnancy, protecting both mother and baby.