Umar Idris Shuaibu – Kan
Kano State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf announced that 3.6 million children will received polio vaccinations across the state.
Speaking at the flagg-off ceremony in Ungoggo Local Government Area, Dr. Labaran explained that the campaign will cover 44 LGAs, targeting 3.6 million children.
The Commissioner further said that, Ungoggo Local Government was chosen due to its new settlement and unique health challenges.
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He urged parents to bring their children for vaccination and called on traditional leaders to support health agencies to achieve the aim.
Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf maintained that they prioritize the vaccination programme in Kano to delist the state among the 18 high-risk areas in the country.
Ungoggo vaccination campaign marks the state continued effort to secure the state continued effort to secure the health of its next generation of children.
Recalls that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf recently flagged-off 2024 polio vaccination campaign in Dawakin Kudu Local Government area of the state, as part of measures to combat polio and other children related diseases.