In parts of Bauchi, Gombe, and Taraba States, many newborns miss out on the BCG vaccine, which protects against severe forms of tuberculosis. According to WHO estimates, Nigeria had over 400,000 new TB cases in 2022, and children under five made up a growing portion of these cases. In the northeast, where these states are located, access to immunisation is among the lowest nationwide, and over 80% of newborns don't receive the BCG vaccine on time or at all.
Many babies miss out on the BCG vaccine, which protects newborns from severe forms of tuberculosis. Nigeria had over 400,000 new TB cases, and young children are especially at risk. In these states, over 20% of newborns do not receive the BCG vaccine within the recommended time, often because clinics are too far, vaccines are unavailable, or parents aren't properly informed. This leaves newborns exposed to a disease that can be deadly but is preventable with a single shot.
This project will bring the BCG vaccine directly to families in hard-to-reach parts of Bauchi, Gombe, and Taraba States. Trained health workers will use tricycles and mobile kits to visit villages, vaccinate newborns, and educate parents on why the BCG shot is important. Each outreach will also include follow-ups to make sure babies are protected on time and help families connect with nearby health facilities if needed.
By protecting newborns in Bauchi, Gombe, and Taraba from tuberculosis early in life, this project helps reduce childhood illness and deaths linked to TB. It also builds trust in vaccines and encourages more families to complete other routine immunisations. Also, the presence of mobile outreach teams can help strengthen local health systems and create a stronger culture of early care-seeking among parents.
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