The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State and Chairman of the Joint Committee on Immunization, Major Well being Care, and Environmental Sanitation, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, has known as for intensified efforts to comprise the latest outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis in Aliero, Jega, and different affected native authorities areas.
Senator Tafida made the decision through the opening session of a Joint Committee assembly held on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi.
He emphasised the pressing want for coordinated motion to forestall the additional unfold of the illness, notably as preparations for the following section of routine immunization are underway.
The Deputy Governor urged native authorities chairmen and conventional rulers to step up public sensitization campaigns on immunization and environmental hygiene to make sure the success of well being interventions throughout the state.
Congratulating the newly inducted members of the Committee, Senator Tafida reaffirmed the state authorities’s dedication, underneath the management of Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu, to strengthening the first healthcare system.
Talking on behalf of the State Commissioner for Well being, the Everlasting Secretary, Dr. Aliyu Nuhu Koko, famous that the assembly was well timed, because the committee is making ready to launch one other spherical of immunization focusing on communicable illnesses.
He confirmed that containment measures are ongoing in areas affected by the meningitis outbreak, which has sadly resulted in lack of lives.
Koko expressed appreciation to the Deputy Governor for his presence and assist, regardless of the brief discover of the assembly.
The Joint Committee on Immunization, Major Well being Care, and Environmental Sanitation contains representatives from the well being and setting sectors, donor businesses, conventional establishments, and native authorities authorities.
