February 2023: Nigeria’s Bayelsa state conducted a vaccination campaign against yellow fever

Nigeria’s Bayelsa state conducted a vaccination campaign against yellow fever January 28-February 10, targeting almost 1.8 million people ages 9 months to 44 years. The campaign—part of the global Eliminate Yellow fever Epidemics strategy—was integrated with Covid-19 vaccinations for eligible people above age 18 and with vitamin A supplements for children. The state government is focused on targeting hard-to-reach areas and zero-dose people. Nigeria recorded 18 confirmed cases of yellow fever in 2022. WHO Nigeria