October 2020: Nigeria resumes 10-day mass vaccination campaign against yellow fever

Nigeria is resuming a 10-day preventive mass vaccination campaign against yellow fever for people ages 9 months-44 years following a coronavirus-driven postponement. The campaign’s third phase will kick off on October 23 in Anambra state—target 6 million people. The fourth phase, beginning November 20, will reach 30 million people in Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Delta, Osun, Ondo and Oyo. The Anambra round will include meningitis A vaccinations for at least 1 million children ages 1-5 years. WHO; Anambra Broadcasting Service