
Women on the frontlines: How Nigerian Women are Leading Grassroots Advocacy for Measles-Rubella Vaccine Rollout
Women on the frontlines: How Nigerian Women are Leading Grassroots Advocacy for Measles-Rubella Vaccine Rollout …. Empowering Communities, Mobilising Trust, and Protecting Generations In a powerful demonstration of grassroots mobilisation, Nigerian women are taking the lead in sensitising communities ahead of the October 2025 rollout of the Measles-Rubella vaccine. Across markets, religious institutions, and community networks, influential women leaders are spearheading efforts to dispel misinformation, raise awareness, and ensure that families embrace this life-saving immunisation—particularly for children between the ages of 9 and 15 years, the primary target group for the Measles-Rubella vaccination. The Centre for Well-being and Integrated