
Gatekeepers of the Community in Public Health: Northern Traditional Leaders Council Supports MR Vaccine Advocacy
Gatekeepers of the Community in Public Health: Northern Traditional Leaders Council Supports MR Vaccine Advocacy Group Photo: Northern Trational Leaders As Nigeria prepares for the nationwide introduction of the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine in October 2025, advocacy efforts are intensifying to ensure widespread acceptance and uptake. Leading this crucial advocacy campaign is the Centre for Well-being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions (C-WINS), a key player in championing vaccine access and public health interventions. Through strategic coalition-building and community engagement, C-WINS is working to drive demand for the new vaccine, particularly among children aged 9 months to 15 years. The Measles-Rubella Challenge