One in Five African Children Still Misses Out on Vaccines, WHO Cautions
As Nigeria joins other African nations in observing African Vaccination Week 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over persistently low vaccination rates across the continent. According to WHO one out of every five children in Africa remains under-vaccinated. In a statement marking the annual event celebrated from April 24 to 30 alongside World Immunization Week Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, WHO’s Acting Regional Director for Africa, called on African leaders to step up their commitment to improving vaccine access.