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Nigeria

Oyo Govt, UNICEF Push for Stronger Prosecution of FGM Cases

The Oyo State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has called for stronger prosecution of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases across Edo, Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo States. The demand was made at a 3-day Multi-sectoral Engagement meeting in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, which brought together law enforcement officers, judicial actors, NGOs, agencies, and religious leaders. The forum focused on improving justice responses and promoting survivor-centered approaches in tackling FGM. Speaking on behalf of Oyo’s Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Permanent Secretary Rotimi Babalola described the engagement as “timely,” stressing that despite existing laws such as the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP) and the Child Rights Law, the harmful practice persists. Babalola identified weak enforcement, low reporting, poor survivor protection, and fragmented inter-agency collaboration as major setbacks. He commended UNICEF for initiating the workshop, noting its […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 12, 2025

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Togo

Togo – 269 000 enfants ciblés par la vaccination contre le paludisme

Depuis le 1er septembre 2025, le Togo administre officiellement le vaccin antipaludique R21/Matrix-M dans son Programme élargi de vaccination (PEV). Le pays devient ainsi le 22ᵉ en Afrique à introduire ce vaccin, après le Ghana, le Bénin et le Nigéria. Le paludisme demeure un défi majeur pour la santé publique et l’économie nationale. D’après le ministère de la Santé, il représente 40 % des consultations médicales et 25 % des hospitalisations. Les enfants de moins de cinq ans sont les plus vulnérables : en 2022, ils comptaient pour 64 % des cas confirmés et 65 % des décès liés à la maladie. La campagne cible environ 269 000 enfants chaque année, couvrant l’ensemble des 39 districts sanitaires du pays, soit 3,1 % de la population. Le calendrier prévoit quatre doses administrées entre 5 et 15 mois. Les autorités visent une […]

Abubakar September 4, 2025

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Togo

Togo – Introduction du vaccin antipaludique R21 à l’échelle nationale

Le Togo franchit une étape majeure dans la lutte contre le paludisme en introduisant, dès le 1er septembre 2025, le vaccin R21/Matrix-M dans tout le pays. Avec cette initiative, il devient le 22ᵉ pays africain à déployer ce vaccin recommandé par l’OMS. Cette campagne cible en priorité les enfants de moins de cinq ans, les plus touchés par la maladie. En 2022, le paludisme représentait encore 60 % des consultations médicales, causant près de 65 % des décès infantiles liés à cette maladie. Le vaccin sera administré en quatre doses : à 5 mois, 6 mois, 7 mois et 15 mois. Près de 269 000 enfants seront concernés dès la première phase, couvrant simultanément les 39 districts sanitaires du pays. Cette avancée repose sur un partenariat entre le gouvernement togolais, l’OMS, l’UNICEF, Gavi et d’autres partenaires techniques et financiers. Le […]

Abubakar September 3, 2025

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new africa

Gambia Baby Dies After Illegal Female Genital Mutilation

Banjul, The Gambia – A one-month-old girl has died from injuries linked to female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia, sparking outrage and renewed calls for stronger enforcement of the country’s decade-old ban on the practice. The infant, who suffered severe vaginal wounds, was rushed to Bundung Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Banjul earlier this month, but doctors could not save her. Authorities later confirmed that she had bled to death from injuries caused by FGM. The case has shaken the community of Wellingara, about 17 kilometres from the capital, where the baby’s family lives. Police arrested at least three women, including the woman who performed the procedure and the baby’s mother. “She is the unlucky one,” said a grieving neighbour, who attended the child’s naming ceremony a week after her birth. The neighbour, who asked not to be […]

Ahmad August 30, 2025

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Nigeria

A Child’s Cry: Nigeria’s Malnutrition Crisis Demands Urgent Action

On a sweltering afternoon in Katsina, Fatima cradles her two-year-old son, Musa, in a crowded therapeutic feeding centre. His frail body, barely clinging to life, tells a story that words cannot. Musa is one of millions of Nigerian children facing the brutal reality of severe acute malnutrition—a condition that makes a child 9–12 times more likely to die than if they were well nourished. But Musa is also a symbol of hope. With timely treatment, he is slowly recovering. His story reminds us that malnutrition is not a death sentence—it is a preventable tragedy. A Nation at Breaking Point According to the March 2025 Cadre Harmonisé food security survey, nearly 31 million Nigerians across 26 states and the FCT face acute food insecurity. Extrapolated nationwide, this number could reach 40 million people—a population larger than many countries. Nigeria now bears […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 29, 2025

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Nigeria

Nigeria cuts polio cases by 46% – NPHCDA

Nigeria has recorded a 46 percent decline in variant poliovirus cases compared to last year, according to the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA). The announcement was made in Abuja on Tuesday during the second-quarter review meeting of the Northern Traditional Leaders Committee (NTLC) on Primary Health Care Delivery. The meeting was chaired by the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sa’Maila Muhammad Mera. Polio, a highly contagious viral disease, mainly affects children under five and can cause paralysis or death. It spreads through contaminated food, water, or direct contact but can be prevented entirely through vaccination. In his opening remarks, Emir Mera urged traditional rulers to sustain their commitment to ending variant poliovirus (cVPV2), stressing that the final phase of eradication is often the toughest. He also called on leaders to address low acceptance of other vaccines such as HPV and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA August 26, 2025

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Stories

Une urgence sanitaire pour les enfants

Une épidémie de choléra gagne du terrain en Afrique de l’Ouest et centrale, relançant une alerte sanitaire majeure, particulièrement pour les enfants. Comme le rapporte L'Économiste, la maladie connaît une résurgence inquiétante dans 12 pays, dont le Nigeria, le Tchad, le Cameroun et le Niger, alors que la saison des pluies crée des conditions idéales pour la propagation du Vibrio cholerae, bactérie responsable de la maladie. Les enfants au cœur de la crise Les enfants sont les plus vulnérables au choléra, une infection aiguë provoquant des diarrhées sévères et rapides, transmise principalement par l’eau ou la nourriture contaminée. En raison de leur système immunitaire immature et de leur accès limité à l’eau potable, ils risquent la déshydratation sévère et le décès en quelques heures sans traitement rapide. Selon les premières estimations des agences humanitaires, plus de 80 000 enfants sont […]

Ahmad July 31, 2025

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Stories

UNICEF interpelle les parents togolais sur le phénomène des enfants des rues

Enfants des rues : l’UNICEF alerte sur une urgence sociale grandissante L’UNICEF tire la sonnette d’alarme face à la montée préoccupante du nombre d’enfants vivant dans les rues au Togo, appelant à une prise de conscience collective, en particulier des parents. Une étude de la Commission nationale des droits de l’homme (CNDH) révèle qu’au moins 550 enfants en situation de rue ont été identifiés en seulement cinq jours à travers le pays. La région du Grand Lomé concentre à elle seule 340 cas, majoritairement des garçons âgés de 12 à 15 ans. Objectif : réintégration familiale et prévention L’enquête vise à favoriser la réinsertion familiale de ces enfants et à empêcher l’aggravation du phénomène.Pour UNICEF-Togo, les causes sont multiples – pauvreté, violences, instabilité familiale – mais la responsabilité parentale reste centrale. Un message fort à travers le film “Être Parents” […]

Ahmad July 14, 2025

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CENTRAL

CNC Uses Theatre to Combat Child Marriage in Central Region.

The Centre for National Culture (CNC) in the Central Region has intensified its child marriage awareness campaign using dramatic performances to engage school pupils and communities. The CNC Drama Troupe performed humorous yet educational plays portraying the struggles of child marriage victims, including the story of a 12-year-old girl forced into marriage to a much older man. These performances, part of the Ghanaians Against Child Abuse (GACA) project, aim to raise awareness and mobilize communities against child marriage, with support from key stakeholders like UNICEF, the Ghana Police, and Social Welfare services.

Edem 4Style October 14, 2024

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UPPER EAST

Bicycles Saving Lives: Health Volunteers Fill Critical Gaps in Upper East.

In Ghana's Upper East Region, inadequate health infrastructure has left many remote communities with little access to basic healthcare. To bridge this gap, community health volunteers, equipped with bicycles, have stepped in. These volunteers travel to underserved areas, educating residents on health issues and assisting in emergencies, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and children. Trained by UNICEF and the Ghana Health Service, their efforts have improved health outcomes, including higher immunization rates and reduced preventable diseases like malaria.

Edem 4Style October 9, 2024

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