Adamawa state Deputy Governor Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta has lauded traditional rulers, community mobilizers and development partners in the health sector for 101 per cent success recorded in the polio routing immunization in the state
This is coming at a time when government is set to conduct phase two of state wide school deworming campaign and distribution of free delivery kits to pregnant mothers.
Deputy Governor professor Kaletapwa Farauta made the disclosure at the Outbreak Response (OBR2) review meeting for March 2024 organized by the State Primary Health Care Development Agency PHCDA
Farauta said the activity is part of activities lined up for polio immunization targeted at 1.3 million children slated for March 20 to 23.
She said the provision of free drugs by the state government has reduced the cost of ante natal care and delivery services at primary health care facilities as well as re-capitalize drug revolving fund scheme to make it sustainable and more efficient.
Professor Farauta commended the continuous contributions of stakeholders and partners, which according to her contributed to the successes recorded in immunization and other health related issues.
Dr. Suleiman Saidu Bashir, Executive Secretary, ADPHCDA
said the agency has resolved 61 cases of non compliance of polio vaccination through the community mobilizers and vaccination teams leading to the 101 and 94 per cent success, where 20 LGA got 94 percent immunization coverage
By Hussaini Hammangabdo Yola
