Nigeria, April 26 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that vaccines prevent about 1.8 million deaths in Africa every year. However, it also warned that an estimated 6.7 million children across the continent have never received a single routine vaccine.

The disclosure was contained in a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday.

In the statement marking African Vaccination Week 2026, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, said the commemoration highlights the importance of immunisation at all stages of life.

He noted that vaccines protect not only children but also adolescents, adults and older persons, noting that immunisation is a lifelong public health investment.

Mr Janabi added that every year, vac...