Niger State officials pledged to eliminate polio and expand vaccination rates at a World Polio Day ceremony on Saturday. The Ministry of Primary Health Care Development Agency employs mobile teams to reach children in remote and conflict-affected zones across 25 local government areas. Agencies partner with UNICEF and Rotary International to deliver immunizations through targeted campaigns.
Habiba Garba of the Polio Affected Persons Association urged mothers to complete their children's vaccination schedules to prevent disability. She advised people living with the disease to reject social stigma and maintain confidence despite criticism. Association chairman Awwal Ahmed said the group has recruited more than 100 members statewide to support eradication efforts in their communities.
Habiba Garba of the Polio Affected Persons Association urged mothers to complete their children's vaccination schedules to prevent disability. She advised people living with the disease to reject social stigma and maintain confidence despite criticism. Association chairman Awwal Ahmed said the group has recruited more than 100 members statewide to support eradication efforts in their communities.
