x

Kaduna commences an integrated measles, yellow fever vaccination campaign

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna

Kaduna State Government in collaboration with the Development Partners has commences an integrated measles and yellow fever vaccination campaign in the state.
The exercise which is scheduled for 30th- October- 11 November 2023 would be carried out in the health facility, schools, churches, mosques, traditional leaders palaces, houses, offices among others.
This was contained in a statement jointly issued by the state primary Health care development Agency (SPHCDA) and Journalists Initiative on Immunization Against Polio (JAP).

The statement explained that the target age for the measles is 9-59 months while that of yellow fever is 9months–44years respectively.

The statement further explained that measles is highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus that can lead to severe complication and death especially in children while yellow fever is an acute viral infection spread by an infected mosquitoes.

The statement however reminded the parents and caregivers on the need to complete their children immunization at the health facility.

It therefore urged the parents and the general public to give all the needed support and cooperation to the exercise with a view to making the measles and yellow fever vaccinations a huge success in the state.

Hot this week

Truck Crushes Female Federal University Lokoja Lecturer to Death in Lokoja

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaA female lecturer at the Federal...

Wike Arrives Dubai for 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum Meetings

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuThe Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister,...

Gov. Ododo Pledges Road Rehabilitation and More Development Projects in Kogi Community

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaGovernor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi...

Nasarawa Farmers Triple Rice Yields with Climate-Smart Farming Innovations

By Abel Zwanke, LafiaFarmers in Nasarawa State have recorded...

BAVCCA urges Nigerians to defend Dangote Refinery

President of the Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association...

INSPIRATION: The Family: The Forgotten Powerhouse of Civilization

By Mary EwaFamily — the smallest yet most powerful...

INSPIRATION: Seeing Myself in the Light of Now

By Mary EwaTechnology is the wealth of the twenty-first...

PenCom mulls reintroduction of gratuity as pension assets hit N25trillion

By Ogenyi Ogenyi, UyoThe National Pension Commission, PenCom, has...

Security Operatives Question NDDC MD Over Alleged Coup Financing

By our correspondentThere is palpable tension at the headquarters...

ALSTDI Commends President Tinubu for Extending Adebomehin’s Tenure, Hails Progress in Geospatial Intelligence and National Mapping Reforms

….Says extension reflects confidence in performance and continuity….Urges Surveyor-General...

ALSTDI Commends Tinubu for Extending Adebomehin’s Tenure, Praises Geospatial and Mapping Reforms

….Says extension reflects confidence in performance and continuity….Urges Surveyor-General...

The Global Governance Initiative and the Quest for a Multipolar World

By Prof. Udenta O. UdentaThe world is changing, and...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img