The Kogi State authorities has stated that 77, 495 youngsters have been immunised towards polio in distant communities throughout seven native authorities areas of the state.
In line with the state authorities, the event will assist to consolidate on its 10-year-old polio-free standing.
The state immunisation officer, Dr. Grace Ojofedo made this identified to newsmen yesterday following the profitable completion of the “Huge -Catch -UP” Polio Immunisation programme within the state.Dr Ojofedo stated the train was carried out in communities that have been early and never correctly captured in final yr’s immunisation programme.
“This system was completed in 7 LGAs within the state. A Complete of 80608 vaccines have been used and a complete variety of 77495 youngsters have been immunized, ” she added.
The SIO stated the state recorded a 99% protection fee but in addition suffered a 5% wastage fee within the newest programme, which was carried out between January 6 and January 13, 2025.
She eulogized UNICEF for its contribution to the programme and stated the company’s help helps the state keep its zero-polio standing, stressing that the state is not going to spare any efforts to consolidate its Polio-free standing.
“This newest train helped us to consolidate on the achievement recorded within the 1st part of polio immunization final yr. With this, we’ve taken polio immunization to each nook and cranny of the state,” she stated.
She stated the just lately concluded train was carried out in distant communities, eulogizing UNICEF for its dedication to the eradication of childhood killer illnesses within the state.
