The Kwara State Government has said that it targets about 1.5 million children of zero to five years of age for polio vaccination across the 16 LGAs of the state.
Dr Nusirat Elelu, the Kwara State Executive Secretary of the Primary Healthcare Development Agency, who disclosed this at the weekend during the commencement of the second round of polio vaccine in the state, pointed out that the vaccination was free, adding that the state government had also ensured that the Immunisation Certificate (Purple Cards) would now be issued free for all children who had completed their routine vaccination.
She noted that there were over 500 health facilities providing routine immunisation (RI) with a strong cold room chain system in the state.
She recalled that the unwavering support and financial commitment of Gov AbdulRahman AbdulRazak enabled the agency to reach over 1.5 million children with life-saving polio vaccine during the first round that took place in March, 2024.
She appealed to mothers and caregivers to disregard any fake misinformation on the vaccine, saying it was safe and efficacious, with no fear of overdose.
