29/07/2024
It is a new week, let’s remember that Polio is a serious disease with no cure and vaccination is the best way to protect your child and contribute to a polio-free world.
So always play your part in order to .
26/07/2024
Food for thought…
Vaccines are a powerful tool for building a healthier future for our children. Protecting one child means protecting many.
Let’s work together to create a world free from preventable diseases. Have a great weekend ahead!
25/07/2024
Amazing throwback moments during the HPV Vaccination exercise in Gombe LGA, where dignitaries, community leaders, and traditional leaders supported the campaign by gracing the event with their presence.
This led to a successful campaign and we are glad to share this moment with you.
HPV Vaccine good oh!
24/07/2024
This is your sign to get immunized/vaccinated.
Like the saying goes prevention is better than cure. Take that bold step today and get vaccinated.
Vaccine are life savers.
22/07/2024
What did you hear about VACCINES?
Well, it’s a new week to debunk those myths and visit your nearest PHC for more information on vaccine intake.
Always remember that Vaccine strengthens immune system and not weaken them.
19/07/2024
It's important to take a moment to check in with yourself and others.
Do you need some support today, or is there someone, you can offer your support to?
Remember, your is important and it truly matters. Have an amazing weekend…
17/07/2024
It's essential to get vaccinated against Yellow Fever to protect yourself from this potentially deadly disease.
In Nigeria, a single dose of the Yellow Fever vaccine is included in the routine immunization schedule and is administered at nine months of age, providing lifelong protection.
It's important to note that the Yellow Fever vaccine is safe and offered free of charge. Kindly visit your nearest PHC, and family healthcare for more information.
15/07/2024
Vaccines are one of the most effective public health tools available. They protect individuals and communities from preventable diseases, saving millions of lives each year.
Investing in vaccines is not just a healthcare decision; it’s an investment in the future of our society.
Swipe to read three compelling reasons why:
09/07/2024
Cholera is a highly contagious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It spreads rapidly in areas with poor sanitation, contaminated water sources, and inadequate hygiene practices.
Proactive measures to prevent transmission include consistent handwashing, ensuring safe water sources, proper waste disposal, and maintaining clean surroundings. These measures can effectively help prevent the spread of cholera.
05/07/2024
Great impacts were made during the first-ever African Women in Medicine, Health and Wellness conference hosted by the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins International Vaccine Access Centre(IVAC) on the 27th and 28th of June 2024.
IVAC anchored two plenary sessions and two presentations at the conference.
The panelists comprised experts in public health such as Dr. Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu, Dr. Rufai Ahamed, Dr. Amina Dorayi, Prof. Rosemary Ogu, and Dr. Chizoba Wonodi, among others.
The panelists discussed extensively on benefits of Multi-Stakeholder partnerships in cervical cancer elimination and leveraging existing platforms for cervical cancer screening.
The first presentation centered on the Multistakeholder engagement process for HPV vaccine introduction in Nigeria: The IVAC perspective was presented by while the second presentation was on strategies for Advocacy, sensitization, and mobilization for phase HPV vaccine in Nigeria, The CSO perspective, was presented by Barrister Chinyere Stella Ogu of Supporting Women and Girls Initiative, a CSO from Imo state.
Also in attendance were other stakeholders from Health, wellness, and students who all contributed immensely to the success of the conference.