Immunisation and zero-dose
What this pillar means
Routine immunisation reaches every child with the vaccines that protect against vaccine-preventable diseases. Zero-dose children, those who have not received any routine vaccines, represent the most vulnerable population and the focus of Nigeria’s equity-driven immunisation work. Our pillar work is aligned with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) routine immunisation policy and the Gavi 5.0 zero-dose strategic priority.
We support facilities and Local Government Health Departments to identify, plan for, and reach every eligible child. Our approach is grounded in IRMMA (Identify, Reach, Monitor, Measure, Advocate) and operationalised through settlement validation, microplanning, supportive supervision, and trusted community engagement.
How we work
- Settlement validation and microplanning at LGA and ward level
- Routine immunisation session support at facility and outreach sites
- Zero-dose identification through IRMMA
- Community engagement with traditional and religious leadership
- Cold chain support and microplan execution
- Data quality at facility and LGA level (NHMIS / DHIS2 alignment)
- Defaulter follow-up through community health volunteers
Where we focus
Across all nine operational states, with priority focus where zero-dose pockets and underserved settlements are concentrated.
Recent activity
See: World Immunization Week 2026