The Nigerian government has delivered two million doses of polio vaccines to Kebbi State as part of a nationwide immunisation campaign targeting children under the age of five.
The vaccine supply, facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Health through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), aims to halt the circulation of polio variants and strengthen immunity among vulnerable children across the state.
Yusuf Umar Sauwa, spokesperson for the Kebbi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, confirmed the development, describing the vaccines as "potent booster doses capable of interrupting transmission."
"These vaccines will strengthen immunity among children and ensure the virus does not resurface," Sauwa stated.
Zero Polio Cases in Kebbi
According to Sauwa, Kebbi currently has zero reported cases of polio, a success he attributes to the state's robust surveillance and routine immunisation systems.
To address issues of non-compliance and vaccine rejection, particularly in areas such as Jega, Koko, and Birnin Kebbi, religious and traditional leaders have been actively engaged to help dispel misinformation and promote vaccine acceptance.
This initiative aligns with Nigeria's broader efforts to maintain its polio-free status, which was officially recognized by the World Health Organization in 2020 after the country successfully eliminated wild poliovirus.
The immunization campaign in Kebbi is expected to reach thousands of children, contributing significantly to the national goal of ensuring complete polio eradication.
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