Elegbede Bashir A.
@bashirelegbede
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Public Health/Immunization/Health/M&E specialist opinions expressed are personal
Nigeria
Joined October 2015
Children are facing the harsh impact of cuts in humanitarian funding, malnutrition rates are rising and families are struggling to access health services. On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, we call on government and partners to increase investment and support for vulnerable children.
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Say hello to our new UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative @SaeedWafaa With a strong track record in championing children’s rights, she is ready to drive lasting impact #ForEveryChild across Nigeria. Welcome to Naija! 💙
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Let’s ensure all children 0 - 59 months are vaccinated. #vaccineswork
#Poliovaccine works
Mothers like Aisha know that the benefits of vaccination far outweigh any discomfort from the jab. From oral polio vaccine to vaccines against meningitis, measles and other childhood diseases, we remain committed until every child is fully protected.
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We are ever ready and will continue to deliver for every Nigerian child to be vaccinated. Thanks to #UNICEF and partners let us join hands and ensure we kick 🦵 polio out of Nigeria. From the Home of Peace in Borno state to the Pride of the Sahel in Yobe state, irrespective of
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Reaching zero dose and under vaccinated children in NE, Nigeria Borno state. Let’s get all children vaccinated and protected against vaccine preventable diseases. #Bigcatchup immunization #Vaccine works #zerodose
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Spotted our vaccination teams in your community yet? If you live in northeast Nigeria, you would have seen UNICEF-supported health workers vaccinating children against childhood diseases, ensuring no child is left behind in the #BigCatchUpCampaign. Thanks to @Gavi for support!
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“We implores all donors to continue to fund critical aid programs for the world’s children” Come together and let us support #UNICEF to ensure all children are vaccinated. I AM #ForEveryChild We can do it.
Funding cuts by numerous donor countries will limit UNICEF’s ability to reach millions of children in dire need. UNICEF implores all donors to continue to fund critical aid programs for the world’s children. We cannot fail them now.👇
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At #RIHF2025, @KSRelief_EN allocated $200M to @UNICEF as part of Saudi Arabia’s $500M pledge to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. This historic commitment will help vaccinate 370 million children annually over the next five years, prevent paralysis, and strengthen health
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Looking forward to my mission in Nigeria next week. It will be an opportunity to hear from Nigerian children and young people about their situation in the country, and meet with decision makers to advocate for accelerated and sustainable progress #ForEveryChild.
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In Yobe, an oxygen plant will breathe new life into child health! Listen to UNICEF Representative @C_Munduate share how this will make a lifesaving difference for children! @IHSTowers
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Days after the #MaiduguriFlood, @BornoGovt has declared a #cholera outbreak in the state. With support from @CanadaDev and @gavi, UNICEF has distributed 300,000 doses of cholera vaccines to protect vulnerable children and their families who have been displaced by the floods.
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Seeing a smiling face, providing much needed emergency healthcare, can give some respite in the face of a disaster. 📍Teachers’ Village camp, Maiduguri #MaiduguriFlood
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This a brilliant article on the importance of swallowing for successful #breastfeeding, and I have seen its magical impacts @kalafong_health Breastfeeding support is beyond just health education or small talk! #Mothers of sick and small #newborns need exceptional support, and
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Ensuring all young girls in Borno state get vaccinated with HPV vaccine. https://t.co/W56sG2xnde
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The tragic loss of his wife to cervical cancer ignited Borno state immunisation officer Maina Modu's determination to protect not only his daughters, but all young girls in the state from the...
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Poignant and powerful read about how the tragic loss of his wife to #cervicalcancer ignited Borno state immunisation officer Maina Modu's passion to raise awareness about the importance of the lifesaving #HPV vaccine:
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The tragic loss of his wife to cervical cancer ignited Borno state immunisation officer Maina Modu's determination to protect not only his daughters, but all young girls in the state from the...
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Hadiza and Hannatu made history today! The 12 years old girls are the first to be vaccinated against cervical cancer as Borno State launched the #HPV vaccine today. The #HPV vaccine preserves the right of children and adolescent girls to life and good health. #ForEveryChild
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Aproko Nation, the HPV Vaccine is now available in 21 states, including Anambra, Borno, Cross rivers, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Gombe, Imo, Kaduna, Katsina, Kwara, Kogi, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Yobe and Zamfara. If you have a daughter, sister or a niece
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