Kano Municipal Local Government Launches Polio Vaccination Campaign for Children Under Five
By Maikudi Muhammad Marafa
Kano Municipal Local Government has launched a crucial polio vaccination campaign targeting over 90,664 children under the age of five, alongside immunizations against other deadly childhood diseases.
In a statement signed by Abdullahi Musa Gyadi-Gyadi Zonal Information officer Municipal Zone stressed that, The Primary Health Care Coordinator, Alhaji Lawan Jafar, announced the campaign at the flag-off event held in Sharada Ward.
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He called on community leaders, traditional rulers, and all stakeholders to actively support the vaccination teams to ensure every eligible child is reached.
Alhaji Lawan Jafar also urged vaccinators to collaborate closely with village and ward heads to guarantee effective coverage.
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Representing the Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Salim Hashim Idris Gwangwazo, Supervisory Councilor for Health, Alhaji Mustapha Usman Darma, appealed to stakeholders to raise awareness about the critical importance of vaccinations for children and pregnant women.
He encouraged husbands to ensure their wives and children attend vaccination clinics for routine immunizations.
WHO representative Hajiya Safiyya Usman Abdu, speaking for donor agencies, reaffirmed ongoing support to the government’s efforts to enhance healthcare services, especially for women and children in the local government and state.
Sharada District Head, Dallatun Kano Alhaji Bashir Mahe, represented by Alhaji Isah Bashir, pledged the unwavering support of traditional and religious leaders to help achieve the campaign’s targets.
The Area Immunization Manager, Alhaji Rabi’u Muktar, and Health Educator, Alhaji Aminu Baba, confirmed that vaccinators and supervisors have received comprehensive training to ensure the campaign’s success.
