Weekly Health Update | Nigeria and Niger Coordinate Vaccination; Uganda Prepares Measles Campaign
African nations are coordinating cross-border vaccination efforts to reach children missed by routine services, particularly in Uganda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Niger. Meanwhile, Kenya is pushing for increased local pharmaceutical production to improve health sovereignty by 2030.
Why it matters
Strengthening regional health infrastructure and vaccination coverage is critical for preventing outbreaks and reducing child mortality across the African continent.
email facebook linkedin twitter Whatsapp The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases this week. The World Health Organization (WHO) reiterated the critical role of oxygen and early care. Beyond Ebola, the African Leaders Malaria Alliance is warning of the consequences of a 30% funding cut, while vaccination campaigns aim to reach children who have been missed. Authorities in Kenya and Ethiopia are strengthening production and surveillance capacity, while Angola and Sierra Leone are preparing their vaccination priorities for 2026-2030. A new $1 test also aims to make it easier to diagnose three infections in pregnant women.
Four countries focus on children missed by vaccination services
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