
Gates Nigeria
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The @gatesfoundation's official regional account for Nigeria.
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02-11-2023 14:29:20
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Malaria claims an estimated one life every minute, with most deaths occurring in the WHO African Region. Itās time to recommit to ending malaria. #MalariaEndsWithUs! #ViralFactsAfrica Viral Facts Africa

Thank you to Susanne Fraise, Andrew Jones, Simi Jan, and Sofie Ćstergaard for a great visit to UNICEF Supply in Copenhagenāthe worldās largest centralized vaccine procurer, supported in funding from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. In 2024, it procured 2.8B doses, reaching 45% of children under five


With a monthly payment of 5,000 naira, Jigawa State is encouraging mothers to go for antenatal care and routine immunisation. In this week's #NHWTorchlightSeries, Mahdi Garba explores this unique initiative by a state to improve maternal & child health. This is worth





š”A new Rights in Action project is bringing inclusion to Nigeriaās FCT and Adamawa: over 2 years, CBM Global Disability Inclusion Disability Inclusion and partners (jonapwdnigeria, Inclusive Friends Association), backed by MFA Finland š«š®, will empower the most marginalized PWD groups like deaf-blind and those


The science is clear: vaccines are safe, effective, and save lives. But without full funding for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance , too many kids will be left behind. Now more than ever, the world must invest in immunizationāfor healthier kids, stronger communities, and a safer future.


During a courtesy visit to H.E. Senator Bala A. Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State, our Deputy Director, Immunization and Infectious Diseases Yusuf Yusufari reaffirmed the Gates Foundationās long-standing commitment to strengthening primary healthcare across the state. āWeāve seen



ā»ļø In Maiduguri, ModuāÆBukarmi is turning plastic water sachets into sustainable building tiles, innovating with ICT skills and recycling to tackle environmental waste. His work under the UN Development Jubilee Fellowship proves small ideas can build a greener future.




Botswana, Rwanda and Namibia have shown what's possible when strong delivery systems are in place. As Botswana becomes the first country to reach World Health Organization (WHO) Gold Tier status for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Rwanda has achieved the 95-95-95 targets and integrated