Vaccine Network for Disease Control

Today, global health didn't happen in a conference room.

It happened in the waiting area of a Primary Health Care Centre in Apo, Abuja.

Where mothers waited patiently.
Where health workers showed up despite the odds.
Where every vaccine represents a child with a future.

“I believe in the power of vaccines.”

And when it comes to protecting our children, that belief matters.

As Vaccine Mama, Chika Offor believes every child deserves the opportunity to grow, play, explore and enjoy a healthy childhood.

Pneumonia remains a serious health concern, particularly for young children and older adults. But we can do more to protect our little ones.

Vaccines such as PCV and Hib help protect against certain causes of pneumonia. Good nutrition, cleaner air, early medical attention and access to oxygen and appropriate treatment also matter.

This World Pneumonia Day, let's remember that protecting a child's health is a shared responsibility. Let's ask questions, keep up with routine immunisation and make sure no child is left behind.

Because every child deserves a healthy start, and every breath matters.

#WorldPneumoniaDay #EveryBreathCounts #VaccineMama #PneumoniaPrevention #ImmunisationForAll #VNDC

@EBCCoalition @UNICEF_Nigeria @NphcdaNG @Fmohnigeria @gatesfoundation @gavi

HELLO, NOVEMBER!

A new month brings another opportunity to protect lives, strengthen communities, and build a healthier future for every child.
This November, we remain committed to promoting immunisation, amplifying community voices, and ensuring that no child is left behind.
Because every child deserves a healthy start, and every community deserves access to life-saving vaccines.
Here's to another month of impact, collaboration, and healthier communities!

Happy New Month from all of us at VNDC!

#newmonth

NEW PROJECT ALERT!

Stronger communities. More children protected. Fewer zero-dose children!

With funding from @UNICEF , Vaccine Network for Disease Control (VNDC) is implementing the Strengthening Routine Immunization through Community-Led ACSM Interventions for Zero-Dose Reduction Project in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Gombe and Nasarawa States.

At the heart of this project is a simple but powerful belief: lasting change begins with communities.

This project also focuses on supporting government efforts to improve routine immunization by working closely with the State Primary Health Care Boards and relevant government structures to strengthen community engagement, coordination and local ownership of immunization activities.
We are working to address the community-level barriers that prevent caregivers from accessing routine immunization services, particularly for zero-dose and under-immunized children.

Through community-led Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization (ACSM) intervention, the project will:

📌 Engage trusted community members to champion immunization.

📌 Organise town hall meetings to strengthen community dialogue and participation.

📌 Conduct ward-level orientations and sensitisation meetings with community mobilisers.

📌 Build trust between caregivers, communities and healthcare workers.

📌 Strengthen vaccine acceptance and demand for routine immunization.

Because every child deserves the protection that vaccines provide, and every community has a role to play in making that possible.

Together with government partners, community leaders, mobilisers, caregivers and health workers, we are bringing immunization closer to the people who need it most.

Stronger community voices. Greater vaccine confidence. More children protected.
@NphcdaNG @Fmohnigeria @gavi @COREGroupDC @Gates_Nigeria

One day, one focus: ending polio for good.

Polio eradication is within reach, but sustaining progress requires continued commitment, collaboration and action.

This World Polio Day, the Vaccine Network for Disease Control (VNDC) recognises the health workers, community leaders, caregivers, civil society organisations, donors and partners working to reach every child with polio vaccines.

Their efforts remind us that eradication is not achieved by vaccines alone. It also requires community trust, accessible immunisation services, accurate information, sustained financing and collective responsibility.

As we celebrate the progress made, we must resist the temptation to step back. We must strengthen vaccination efforts, address misinformation and ensure that children in underserved and hard-to-reach communities are not left behind.

The promise of a polio-free world is one we must continue to work towards together.

When in doubt, you show up. Let's make polio history.

#WorldPolioDay #PolioEradication #Immunisation #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth

@Fmohnigeria @NphcdaNG @UNICEFpolio @EndPolioNow
@UNICEF_Nigeria @gavi @unfoundation @ShotAtLife @COREGroupDC @SFHNigeria