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CRoWN Initiative: Enhancing Immunization Uptake for Zero-Dose Children in Bauchi State

Misbahu el-Hamza Sunday Oko

July 03, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Bauchi

The Community Reorientation Women Network (CRoWN) initiative is working to increase immunization rates among children by leveraging trained community volunteers to identify zero-dose children and help connect them and their families with vaccination resources. Three months into the initiative’s pilot phase, CRoWN volunteers managed to reach 99% of identified zero-dose children, leading to increased vaccination rates among youth.

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How an Innovative Communications Model is Enhancing Menstrual Health Management in Bauchi, Nigeria

Sunday Oko Onyinye Oranezi

March 27, 2023 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Bauchi

PLAN International is a global organization that works to increase the rights and access to gender-responsive, adolescent-friendly, and inclusive menstrual health management. The organization set up Pad Banks in schools and has also partnered with local advocacy groups to train and educate young women and girls on menstrual health and hygiene, all in hopes to address stigma, misinformation, and period poverty.

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