The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, has kicked off the 2024 Integrated Measles Vaccination Campaign, urging all stakeholders to support the initiative. The campaign aims to protect children from measles and prevent outbreaks of highly contagious diseases. Coker emphasized the importance of parents, guardians, and caregivers taking advantage of the free, safe, and effective vaccination.
The campaign targets approximately 1,136,953 children aged 9 months to 59 months across 20 LGAs from October 19 to 25, 2024. Over 5,000 health workers have been deployed to ensure a successful vaccination drive in various locations including health facilities, churches, mosques, markets, schools, and more.
Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, Executive Secretary of the Primary Healthcare Development Board, has called on parents, guardians, and community leaders to cooperate with the government. The Olu of Siun and other health officials also commended the initiative, emphasizing the importance of protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases.