The Jigawa State government says it is fully prepared for a major polio vaccination campaign targeting about 1.5 million children across all 27 local government areas.
The announcement came during a media dialogue organised by UNICEF.
Dr. Shehu Sambo, Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Board, said the state has received its full supply of vaccines and has completed all arrangements for distribution.
According to the board, ad-hoc staff have been recruited and organised into teams, with supervisors at both state and local levels to ensure smooth operations.
House-to-house teams will focus on children aged 0 to 5, while rapid response teams will handle any emergencies.
Dr. Sambo added that community leaders, civil society groups, and volunteers have been mobilised to support the exercise, and the media is expected to help with public awareness.
UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Kano, Ahama Farah, said the national immunisation effort aims to reach more than 42 million children in its first two phases. He assured that UNICEF will continue working with Jigawa State to ensure every child is covered.
The campaign is part of Nigeria’s ongoing push to maintain its polio-free status and strengthen child immunity.
Source: Channels
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