SARMAAN Launches Child Survival Initiative in Nigeria

During World Immunization Week, SARMAAN announced its commitment to a new era of integrated child survival in Nigeria. The initiative emphasizes the importance of vaccinations as a crucial public health tool, aiming to save millions of lives.

SARMAAN plans to deliver 26 million doses of azithromycin from 2024 to 2026, targeting 15.76 million unique children aged 59 months across ten northern states, including Kano, Bauchi, Jigawa, and Kaduna. The project aims to reduce preventable childhood illnesses and deaths, with a goal to reach 7,215,455 children through mass drug administration campaigns by the first quarter of 2026.

The organization highlights the need for a coordinated approach to child survival, advocating for stronger support and financing for child survival programs in Nigeria, where mortality rates remain among the highest globally. SARMAAN's efforts are positioned as a comprehensive strategy to ensure children can live, grow, learn, and thrive.