FG BACKS ROLLOUT OF MEASLES-RUBELLA VACCINE.

The Federal Government has pledged robust communication and advocacy support for the upcoming nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign scheduled for October 2025. 

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who assured during a courtesy visit to his office by the Centre for Well-Being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions (C-WINS.

He stated that his ministry would champion public sensitization efforts to ensure the campaign's success, emphasized the importance of raising awareness about Rubella, which can cause severe birth defects if contracted during pregnancy. 

Commending C-WINS for their commitment to public health and child wellbeing, Idris revealed that the government aims to achieve 95% vaccination coverage through accurate and trusted messaging.

Idris further said that the Ministry will work with relevant agencies to co-develop strategic messaging and support public education efforts nationwide.

Earlier, C-WINS Project Lead, Dr. Nihinlola Mabogunje, highlighted the vaccine's safety and effectiveness, noting that it has saved over 94 million lives worldwide.