Bogoro LGC Chairman encourages mothers to vaccinate children against polio
BRC Radio Bauchi
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Hon Yakubu Lawi Sumi, Executive Chairman of Bogoro LGA of Bauchi state, has asked mothers to immunise their children against polio.
The Chairman gave the statement while flagging off the Sub- national immunization plus days (SNIPs) held at the village head palace Bogoro.
Hon Yakubu Lawi Sumi represented by the Director Primary Health Care Department Bogoro Mr Godwill Hakuri said immunisation safeguards children from polio’s devastating effects including deformity and death.
According to him immunisation is a vital step in boosting the health and immunity of our children in the community.
He appeals to parents, especially mothers, to allow their children to be vaccinated during this period and protect them from polio virus.
The chairman noted that Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, Executive Governor of Bauchi state, is doing everything to protect our children, and “it is our responsibility as parents and caregivers to support this cause”.
Surveyor Lawi commended Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency,World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Sultan Foundation, Chigari foundation, all babies are equal and other partners for their interventions in healthcare delivery services in the LGA.
In her welcome address, the Deputy Director Primary Health Care Department Bogoro LGA Mrs Yelkon Masoyi explained that the vaccines are free, safe, and effective, the vaccine targets children aged zero to 59 months.
Mrs Masoyi added that the immunization drive was not only about administering vaccines but also about building population herd immunity and strengthening the state’s healthcare resilience by ensuring that as many eligible children as possible are vaccinated.
She further called on traditional and religious leaders to support health officials in mobilising to ensure success of the vaccination campaign in their various domains.
Also Speaking, the Local Government facilitator officer from World health Organization (WHO) Peter Ignatus called on mothers to take advantage of the exercise to allow their children to be vaccinated.
Mr Ignatus expressed his gratitude to the executive Chairman for support to the health sector at all times.
He further called on parents to report affected children to the nearest health care centers for prompt intervention and further necessary action.
On his part, the state team International vaccine access center (IVAC) Doctor Peter Amede, appreciated and acknowledged the effort of the Executive Chairman for always providing a conducive environment for partnership and progress in public health initiatives in the Local Government.
Dr Peter highlighted the crucial role of caregivers and parents in the success of the exercise.
He urged all caregivers to bring their eligible children to the nearest vaccination posts to receive the free and safe vaccine, stressing that immunization remains one of the most effective ways to prevent childhood diseases.
In his remarks, the village head of Bogoro Mr Nuhu commended Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir Kauran Bauchi for his proactive health initiatives and measures to prevent deadly diseases in children.
He assured the executive Chairman of the traditional ruler’s support in order to ensure a successful hitch Free immunisation exercise.
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