Nigeria poised to be declared polio-free in six months — Agency
Mr Shuaib commended the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Federal Ministry of Health in the progress made in immunisation coverage in Nigeria.
“For the first time in Nigeria, we are seeing a consistent and compelling improvement in the number of kids we are reaching with lifesaving vaccines. We have surpassed all historic expectations in immunizations,” he said. Mr Shuaib said lack of awareness, the fear of vaccination by caregivers and the poor attitude of health workers have contributed to poor immunisation coverage.
He urged parents and caregivers to always make their kids available for vaccination to prevent disease epidemics and early death.In her remarks, the GAVI Champion for Immunisation Africa, Awele Elumelu, said collaborations with the private sector is important in enhancing healthcare coverage in the country.She said: “Gavi is basically a partnership of the private and public sector.
“It is through smart innovations like this that we are able to reach millions of children. We have faith that the new government in place will continue to put in efforts to health coverage,” she said.
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