OGUN GOVT ENGAGES PARTNERS, EXPERTS ON MEASLESRUBELLA VACCINATION CAMPAIGN
As part of efforts to improve child health outcomes and sustain disease prevention across the State, the Ogun State Government has engaged development Partners and health experts to strengthen preparations for the forthcoming MeaslesRubella vaccination campaign.
The Honorable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, made this known during an engagement meeting that brought together stakeholders in the health sector, underscoring the state’s commitment to protecting children against vaccine-preventable diseases across the State.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the commitment of the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration towards strengthening the healthcare system, especially at the Primary Healthcare level. She described immunisation as one of the most cost-effective public health interventions and assured stakeholders of the government’s readiness to provide the necessary policy and operational support for the campaign.
Dr. Coker commended health workers across the State for their dedication and resilience, adding that their roles would be pivotal to the success of the measles rubella vaccination drive. She urged parents, caregivers and community leaders to support the initiative by ensuring that eligible children are vaccinated, noting that collective responsibility is key to disease elimination in the State.
Earlier in his opening remarks, the Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, said the engagement was timely and strategic, noting that measlesrubella remained as a significant public health concerns if not adequately addressed. He explained that the campaign would focus on expanding coverage, strengthening routine immunisation and ensuring that no eligible child is left behind, particularly in hard-to-reach communities.
Dr. Ogunsola emphasised the importance of collaboration with partners and experts, stressing that their technical support, logistics and advocacy were critical to the success of the vaccination exercise, as the State government was determined to deploy data-driven strategies, community engagement and effective monitoring to achieve optimal results during the campaign.
Speaking on behalf of the partners, the World Health Organization (WHO) Measlesrubella Consultant, Dr. Bamidele Olayinka, expressed appreciation to the Governor of the State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on the giant strides in the health sector, noting that the administration’s sustained investments in Primary Healthcare infrastructure, workforce development and disease prevention had positioned Ogun State as a model for other states.
Dr. Olayinka also highlighted the contributions of development partners, including technical assistance, capacity building, disease surveillance support and vaccine logistics, adding that these efforts would be intensified to ensure the success of the measlesrubella campaign, pledging continued collaboration with the State government towards achieving and sustaining a polio-free Ogun state, while also strengthening immunity against other vaccine-preventable diseases.
Owotomo Olusegun & Alatishe Fatimah
Information/Public Relations Officer
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