Africa Saves 20M Lives with Measles Vaccines Since 2000
Nearly 20 million children in Africa are alive today because of measles vaccinations since 2000. Three countries just achieved a milestone no sub-Saharan African nation has reached before.
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Africa: Measles Vaccines Save 20 Million Lives Since 2000
Measles vaccinations have saved nearly 20 million lives across Africa over the past 24 years, protecting more than 500 million children through routine immunization programs. Despite remarkable progress, health officials say more work is needed to reach every child on the continent.
Uganda Fights Measles Outbreak With Mass Child Vaccination
Uganda is launching an emergency vaccination campaign targeting hundreds of thousands of children after measles cases emerged in several districts. Health teams are going door to door to reach at least 95% of kids under five, turning an outbreak into an opportunity to strengthen lifelong protection.
Lagos Launches Free Measles Vaccination for 1M+ Kids
Lagos State is kicking off a major free vaccination campaign to protect over a million children and teens from measles and rubella. The week-long drive reaches every neighborhood, regardless of family income.