The Sokoto State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has intensified mobilisation efforts ahead of a polio vaccination campaign that will run from 7 November to 11 November.
Both organisations are urging parents and caregivers to make sure that every child under the age of five receives the polio vaccine during the five‑day drive.
Polio is a vaccine‑preventable disease that can cause paralysis and death, especially in young children. The campaign is part of a broader effort to eliminate polio across Nigeria.
Health officials say the campaign will cover all children below five years old, and they are calling on families to bring their children to the designated vaccination sites during the scheduled dates.
By ensuring full coverage, the state aims to protect its youngest residents from the threat of polio and move closer to the national goal of a polio‑free country.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>