child health

WHO and UNICEF warn that 13.5 million infants missed all routine vaccines in 2025, driven by conflict, poverty, and vaccine hesitancy, undermining global progress on preventable diseases.

A 7-month-old infant was successfully rescued after Lagos emergency responders swiftly dispatched an ambulance from General Hospital, Badagry, covering 24 kilometres to reach the child in time.

Zamfara State has approved a six-month maternity leave for female civil servants, aligning with public health goals to improve infant nutrition and maternal health.