The Zamfara State Government has assured that it will leave no stone unturned to ensure that all eligible children receive the vaccine as it aims to vaccinate around 1.2 million children in the state.
This was revealed on Saturday by the head of the Zamfara State Emergency Operations Centre, Dr. Murtala Salaudeen, at a media roundtable for the completion of the immunization exercise in the state.
According to him, to ensure that all eligible children have received the vaccines, a non-compliance resolution team was formed to better inform the community who may resist vaccination of their children.
“To enlighten the community, we ensure all-inclusiveness for the success of the immunization exercise, in which we are targeting around 1.2 million eligible children,” he said.
Earlier, Dr Hussaini Yakubu Anka, Executive Secretary, Zamfara State Primary Health Care Board, stated that the state government under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal would spare no effort to ensure that all eligible children receive the vaccine.
“Traditional leaders, religious leaders and community leaders were used to enlighten the subjects and ensure the success of the immunization exercise in the state.” he mentioned
He praised partners such as UNICEF, WHO, e-health, Sultan foundation, Solina and Chigagari foundation for their support in ensuring the well-being of the people and successful vaccination in the state.