Kwara State Launches Intensive Polio Immunisation Drive for Children: Ensuring a Safer Tomorrow
According to a report from Punch newspaper, Kwara State Government has embarked on a new phase of polio immunisation campaign targeting children under the age of five within the state's borders.
Commencing from Saturday, April 20th to Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, this campaign aims to reach every corner of the state, as revealed during the flag-off ceremony by Dr Nusirat Elelu, the Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency.
Elelu said, “I enjoin all parents, caregivers, religious houses, schools, and Quranic institutions to make eligible children available for vaccination as the teams move from house to house, markets, religious houses, and schools.
“All children 0-5 years are expected to be vaccinated irrespective of their previous vaccination status. Let me reiterate that the vaccine is safe, efficacious, and does not have an overdose.”
Expressing the importance of this initiative, Dr Elelu highlighted the severity of poliomyelitis (polio) and its transmission modes, underlining the necessity of safeguarding children against this infectious disease.
Although Nigeria has attained polio-free certification, Dr Elelu stressed the need to uphold this achievement by maintaining high levels of immunity among vulnerable populations through supplementary and routine immunisation efforts like the ongoing campaign.
With over 2,034 vaccination teams deployed to conduct house-to-house visits, the objective is to immunize as many children as possible, ensuring a healthier and polio-free future for Kwara State.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Salake Okanlawon Taiwo Olufolake Abdulrazaq Balogun Fulani CT Ayeni Afonja Akande Idowu Ayoola Muhammed Olushola Saraki Elese Of Igbaja Quareeb Kale Ayo UITH Mohammed Abdulahi Ahmed Kanu Agabi John Obuh Idi-Ape Ajayi Okasanmi Student Learning Support Helpline Muhammed Danjuma Bola Olukoju Mahmud Babatunde Baker Arik Kunle Akogun AbdulQowiy Olododo Kwarareports.com 2023 Elections Aishat Sulu-Gambari Saidu Kawu Kishira Okedare Makama Of Ilorin Y.A. Abdulkareem Magaji Nda Kawu Abdulmumini Sanni Jawondo Owo Isowo Oko-Erin Harrison Osauwagboe Fatima Abolore Jimoh Mopelola Abdulmaliq-Bashir REO CAKES Adamu Jemilat-Baki Marafan Shonga Oni Adebayo Sarkin Malamai Ahmed Bolaji Nagode Abdulwasiu Bolaji Adeyi NYSC Clement Yomi Adeboye Abdulraufu Mustapha Ahmed Mohammed Rifun Kwara Coalition Of Business And Professional Associations Isiaka Saka Opobiyi Ilorin Descendants Progressive Union Aliyu Muyideen Alaiye Dan-Kazeem General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport Ilorin Forgo Battery Kwara Metro Park Matthew Babaoye Ibraheem Abdullateef Atiku Abubakar Tosin Saraki Raliat Elelu-Habeeb Garuba Alikinla Shittu Ayo Adeyemi Nigeria Customs Service Timothy Olatunde Fadipe Nigerian Correctional Service Kwara Volleyball Association Abubakar Olusola Saraki Kumbi Titilope Kulende-UITH Elerinjare-Ibobo Ibrahim Mohammed

