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–Set to Vaccinate 3.6 Million Children

A Nigerian child receiving immunisation.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eradicating polio and other childhood communicable diseases, emphasising efforts to vaccinate 3.6 million children across the state.

Speaking over the weekend at the flag-off of the 2024 polio eradication campaign in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, Yusuf highlighted the state government’s collaboration with local communities to ensure every child is vaccinated. He stressed the importance of continued vigilance to maintain routine immunisation among children to protect them from preventable diseases.

“Our goal is to immunise not less than 3.6 million children against poliomyelitis. Vaccinators will go from house to house to ensure all under-five children are covered. We will also sensitise parents on the importance of immunisation to ensure their children grow up healthy and are not a liability to their families,” the governor stated.

He urged parents to support the campaign by making their wards available for immunisation and maintaining good hygiene practices. The governor further assured the public of the state government’s dedication to implementing policies that promote the health and well-being of citizens.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the State Task Force on Polio Eradication, and Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Gwarzo, expressed appreciation to partners for their commitment to the fight against polio, not only in Kano but across Nigeria. He reiterated the state’s readiness to continue working with donor agencies to ensure the complete eradication of poliomyelitis.

The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Yusuf, noted that Dawakin Kudu was selected for the campaign’s flag-off due to its low immunization coverage. He expressed hope that the campaign would boost the number of vaccinated children in the area.

Representing the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Mayana Sanusi, the organisation’s State Coordinator, disclosed that WHO deployed 484 field volunteers, 68 Enhanced Independent Monitors, 45 Local Government Facilitators, 19 Assistant Public Health Officers, and six Management Support Teams to provide technical support and ensure that no child is left unvaccinated.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eradicating polio and other childhood communicable diseases, emphasising efforts to vaccinate 3.6 million children across the state.

Speaking over the weekend at the flag-off of the 2024 polio eradication campaign in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, Yusuf highlighted the state government’s collaboration with local communities to ensure every child is vaccinated. He stressed the importance of continued vigilance to maintain routine immunisation among children to protect them from preventable diseases.

“Our goal is to immunise not less than 3.6 million children against poliomyelitis. Vaccinators will go from house to house to ensure all under-five children are covered. We will also sensitise parents on the importance of immunisation to ensure their children grow up healthy and are not a liability to their families,” the governor stated.

He urged parents to support the campaign by making their kids available for immunisation and maintaining good hygiene practices. The governor further assured the public of the state government’s dedication to implementing policies that promote the health and well-being of citizens.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the State Task Force on Polio Eradication, and Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Gwarzo, expressed appreciation to partners for their commitment to the fight against polio, not only in Kano but across Nigeria. He reiterated the state’s readiness to continue working with donor agencies to ensure the complete eradication of poliomyelitis.

The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf, noted that Dawakin Kudu was selected for the campaign’s flag-off due to its low immunisation coverage. He mentioned his hope that the campaign would boost the number of vaccinated children in the area.

Representing the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Mayana Sanusi, the organisation’s State Coordinator, disclosed that WHO deployed 484 field volunteers, 68 Enhanced Independent Monitors, 45 Local Government Facilitators, 19 Assistant Public Health Officers, and six Management Support Teams to provide technical support and ensure that no child is left unvaccinated.