Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF and other health sector partners, has launched a nationwide immunization exercise targeting 1.4 million children across the state's 21 local governments and 226 electoral wards. The exercise kicked off at the Atiku Abubakar Primary Health Care Clinic in Yola South Local Government, where council officials and UNICEF representatives emphasized the importance of immunization for child growth, development, and survival.
Mrs. Sarah Nathan, vice chairman of Yola South Local Government, represented the council chairman at the flag-off ceremony. She appealed to parents and guardians to take advantage of the immunization opportunity, commending UNICEF and partners for their commitment to improving healthcare in Adamawa State, particularly for women and children who are the leaders of tomorrow.
UNICEF representative Oluseyi Olosunde noted that the immunization exercise is aimed at protecting children from polio and other deadly diseases. He urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, and other stakeholders to lead the mobilization of their communities to participate in the exercise. Olosunde also emphasized the need for parents and guardians to ensure their children and wards are immunized, reiterating UNICEF's commitment to addressing non-compliance issues in the communities.
The Adamawa State Government's commitment to immunizing 1.4 million children is a significant step towards protecting the health and well-being of the state's most vulnerable population. However, the success of this exercise will ultimately depend on the level of community engagement and compliance, particularly from parents and guardians who must be convinced of the importance of immunization.
