Disease Control and Immunization

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EDO STATE IN COLLABORATION WITH NPHCDA, UNICEF, LAUNCHES DIRECT VACCINE DELIVERY DRIVE TO PRIMARY HEALTH FACILITIES

The Edo State Government, through the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, and UNICEF, has commenced a direct delivery initiative for routine immunization vaccines and related commodities to primary health care facilities across the state. The initiative is aimed at strengthening vaccine distribution

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EDO STATE AND PARTNERS HOST CO-CREATION WORKSHOP TO STRENGTHEN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME AND IMPROVE HPV VACCINATION COVERAGE.

The Edo State Government, through the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), in collaboration with John Snow Incorporated (JSI), convened a co-creation workshop at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) Friday the 4th of September, 2026 to strengthen the implementation of the School Health Programme (SHP) and improve HPV vaccination uptake

EDO STATE AND PARTNERS HOST CO-CREATION WORKSHOP TO STRENGTHEN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMME AND IMPROVE HPV VACCINATION COVERAGE. Read More »

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EDSPHCDA, Health Partners Visit Iyase Palace Over MPOX Outbreak in Ovia South West

Following the confirmation of MPOX cases in Ovia South West Local Government Area, the Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency, in collaboration with the Edo State Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization, and the Ovia South West LGA Health Team, paid an advocacy visit to the Iyase of Udo His Royal Highness Chief

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EDSPHCDA in Collaboration with ENDFUND, SUBEB, Ministry of Education Conducts School Based Mass Administration of Medicines ((MAM) across Edo State.

The Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), in collaboration with the ENDFUND, Ministry of Education, and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has successfully carried out a school-based Mass Drug Administration (MDA) exercise to control Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) and Schistosomiasis among school-aged children in Edo State. The programme commenced on the 18th of

EDSPHCDA in Collaboration with ENDFUND, SUBEB, Ministry of Education Conducts School Based Mass Administration of Medicines ((MAM) across Edo State. Read More »

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Optimized Outreach Sessions in Edo State: Strengthening Immunization Services and Protecting Every Child

The Edo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA), with support from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), successfully conducted Optimized Outreach Sessions of routine immunization from the 10th to 14th of June 2026 across Edo State Over the course of five days, 486 vaccination teams were

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EDSPHCDA Partners with ENDFUND to Host a 2-Day State Training of Trainers/ Planning Meeting on Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) Mass Administration of Medicines.

The meeting, which was held at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) in Benin City from Monday, May 25, to Tuesday, 26 2026, was organized to strengthen the state’s response to Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), especially Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths. In his welcome address, the Executive Secretary EDSPHCDA, Dr. Coulson Oahimire Osoikhia, appreciated

EDSPHCDA Partners with ENDFUND to Host a 2-Day State Training of Trainers/ Planning Meeting on Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) Mass Administration of Medicines. Read More »