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Jigawa vaccinates 2.6 million children against polio, exceeding target
via Punch Nigeria2 min read
Jigawa State has vaccinated over 2.6 million children under five against polio in its recent immunization campaign, achieving 116% coverage. Shehu Ibrahim, State Health Information Officer of the Jigawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, shared this during a media and stakeholders’ engagement in Dutse. The campaign reached children across all 27 local government areas, with 5,551 cases of non-compliance recorded, of which over 4,000 were resolved. However, six local government areas—Auyo, Babura, Birnin Kudu, Malam-Madori, Ringim, and Gwiwa—showed weak social mobilization. Muhammad Abdullah, Director of Public Health, commended health workers and partners, stressing the importance of reaching every child to maintain a polio-free status for Jigawa and Nigeria. He urged the media to counter misinformation contributing to vaccine hesitancy. Ashiru Ma’azu, Deputy State Immunisation Officer, highlighted the engagement's goal to strengthen collaboration with journalists for improved coverage and community sensitization. Sani Yusuf, Health Education Officer, emphasized the media's role in promoting immunization by informing parents that vaccines are safe and free. Participants agreed that sustained media engagement is crucial for addressing non-compliance and ensuring comprehensive coverage in future campaigns.
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