In 2016, there were approximately 25,000 cases of measles among children in Nigeria, 97% of the cases were in children under the age of ten and at least a hundred children died.

The phase two of the national mass measles vaccination campaign has been completed in Borno State. The campaign has ended in all 25 targeted LGAs with final data being awaited. At the time of reporting, 2,608,090 children had been vaccinated (84% coverage), with data from 5 LGAs still pending. Eleven (11) of the 20 LGAs that have so far reported data reached a coverage of 95% and above, while four (4) LGAs have a coverage of 90-94%.

The vaccination campaign, conducted in partnership with the Nigerian government, WHO, and several non- governmental organizations, also included a vitamin A supplement for children under five to boost their immunity as well as deworming tablets. Most the funding for the camping was provided by the Measles and Rubella Initiative. 

Current GAM rates range from 20 to 50%, reflecting an “Extreme Critical” situation. About 400,000 children will suffer from SAM in 2017. Without treatment, approximately 20% of those children are likely to die.