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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that Niger State is at high risk of a polio outbreak, citing an increase in cases in surrounding states. The agency is urging prompt immunisation efforts to safeguard children.
The State Immunisation Officer (SIO), Bashar Garba, discusses the ongoing challenges faced in Sokoto regarding polio vaccination, attributing high refusal rates to long-standing beliefs rather than recent influences.
The Sokoto state government is enhancing its vaccination program against polio and other preventable diseases in six local government areas adjacent to the Niger Republic, aiming to limit cross-border transmission of the virus. State Immunisation Officer Bashar Garba emphasized the importance of strengthening routine immunisation efforts.
In her recent article, Chisom Mefor reflects on her experiences of managing community networks within the digital health sector and the valuable lessons learned from these engagements, particularly in Nigeria's immunisation efforts.
