FIC Report (Kano State) – Kano State is gearing up for a massive polio vaccination campaign, targeting 3.6 million children. The campaign, scheduled to kick off today, aims to immunize children against poliomyelitis in the forthcoming 2024 OBR4 campaign.
According to Ibrahim Abdullahi, Information Officer Ministry of Health, the state’s commissioner for Health and the Co-Chair State Taskforce Committee on Immunisation, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, disclosed this intent during a committees meeting at the Africa House, Government House, Kano. Abdullahi stated that the main objective of the meeting was to inform the public and remind stakeholders of the upcoming polio campaign, starting Saturday for proper and adequate preparedness.
The campaign is crucial in consigning polio to history, and the state government is taking measures to ensure its success. Awards will be introduced to reward best-performing local governments during the exercise. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Emir of Kano, Dr. Muhammad Sanusi II, and other development partners are commended for their support to eradicate polio in the state.
Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf emphasized the importance of stakeholders working together to strategize and convey the message to the public to bring their children for vaccination. He noted that it is customary for stakeholders to gather before a campaign to map out strategies for successful conduct and inform the public.
The Kano State government’s efforts to eradicate polio are part of a broader initiative to improve healthcare services in the state. The government has shown commitment to supporting health services, and the Emir of Kano has directed district heads to support polio eradication efforts.
The success of the campaign relies on the active participation of parents and guardians in bringing their children for vaccination. With the support of stakeholders and the state government, Kano State is one step closer to eradicating polio and ensuring a healthier future for its children.
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Ƙabiru Haruna
Asst Director Information and public Relations
FIC, KANO STATE
