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Governor Uba Sani has pledged the state’s commitment to introducing the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine into the next statewide immunisation campaign.
Speaking at the stakeholders’ engagement on the introduction of Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccines into routine immunisation in the state, the Governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, praised the decision of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency to introduce the MR vaccine into routine immunisation.
She described the decision as a bold step in the right direction, aimed at giving every child in Nigeria a fighting chance at life, saying that as a medical doctor and public servant, she understands the crucial role immunisation plays in shaping the future of society, as a healthy child today means a more productive adult tomorrow.
According to her, health workers, community and religious leaders, policymakers, donor agencies, parents, and government officials should do everything possible to protect the lives of our children, stressing that the government cannot win the battle alone because all stakeholders need each other in order to rise to the collective responsibility of fighting the disease.
According to her, “From traditional and religious leaders to frontline health workers, from policymakers to the wives of our local government chairmen—everyone is expected to play a vital role in sensitizing their respective communities and constituencies.”
Balarabe disclosed that “as at January 31, 2025, 627 suspected Measles cases were recorded in 213 LGAs across 30 states of our dear country.
While this represents a significant drop from the 2,157 cases in January 2024, the fact that over 80% of confirmed cases involved unvaccinated children speaks volumes.”
The Deputy Governor lamented that the cases and deaths that have been recorded in the state in 2025 are unfortunate, which are not just statistics, but they were children with names, with dreams, with futures that have now been cut short.
The Deputy Governor stated, “To our health workers, you are the hands and feet of this effort. Yours is a sacred duty. You are the hope of mothers who bring their children to the facilities. Your commitment must rise to match the urgency of this moment.”
She called on the Chairmen of Kaduna North and South who were present at the event to provide information to their colleagues because she wants the stakeholder engagement to be cascaded down to wards.
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