Democracy Newsline NewspaperDemocracy Newsline Newspaper
  • Home
  • Politics
    Politics
    Show More
    Top News
    In Rivers, Asíwájú Tinubu harps on unity, non-violence
    3 years ago
    Kogi Guber: Olayinka Braimoh Popularity Soars Ahead of other candidates  
    2 years ago
    Labour Party Dismisses Report of Arrest of National Chairman
    2 years ago
    Latest News
    LG Election: Ebonyi Journalist Declares Interest for Ishielu Chairmanship Poll
    6 days ago
    APC Mobilization Gains Momentum in Otu Ward, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area 
    3 weeks ago
    INEC Recognizes David Mark as ADC Chairman, Aregbesola as Secretary
    3 weeks ago
    Elrufai, politics is beyond mathematical projections – Edward Onoja
    4 weeks ago
  • Technology
    TechnologyShow More
    Key Takeaways from the Kogi Dialogue Marking Governor Ododo’s First Year in Office
    8 months ago
    Bala Wunti in the News Again
    8 months ago
    Dangote Refinery Slashes Ex-Depot Petrol Price to N890 Per Litre
    8 months ago
    Ajaokuta LNG Plants Will Position Kogi as a Key Player in Nigeria’s Energy Sector – Governor Ododo
    8 months ago
    Ughievwen Monarch Commends Tinubu for Approval of New 10,000 bpd Refinery in Imode
    8 months ago
Reading: Expert calls for collective efforts to fight Measles in Kogi
Share
Notification Show More
Latest News
Aare Olayinka Segelu Hails Ladoja’s Coronation, Says New Olubadan’s Reign Will Usher Prosperity
News
INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE: Professor Hafsat Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Congratulates Nigerians on 65th Independence Anniversary
News
Democracy Newsline Newspaper Celebrates Comrade Juwon Oloruntoba’s Birthday
News
A Parade of Power: Governor Yusuf’s Bold Rebuke Echoes Through Nigeria
News
Nigeria @ 65: Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency Will Be Great Again
News
Aa
Democracy Newsline NewspaperDemocracy Newsline Newspaper
Aa
  • Economics
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Technology
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2023 Democracy Newsline All Rights Reserved.
Democracy Newsline Newspaper > News > Health > Expert calls for collective efforts to fight Measles in Kogi
HealthNews

Expert calls for collective efforts to fight Measles in Kogi

Democracy Newsline
Last updated: 2024/11/20 at 2:18 PM
Democracy Newsline 11 months ago
Share
SHARE

Expert calls for collective efforts to fight Measles in Kogi

The Social Behavioral Change Consultant for UNICEF Dr A.K Hudu has called for collective efforts from all stakeholders to fight measles in Kogi State.

Dr Hudu made the call in Lokoja at a campaign of vaccination for Children between the age of nine and 59 months which was organized by the Kogi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency.

Giving break down of the meeting objectives, Dr Hudu said” This meeting aims to address immunity gaps in the population not reached by routine immunization and also to achieve 95% vaccination coverage for Measles (PCCS) & nOPV2 (LQAS), and 80% coverage for YF (PCCS). It will provide a second opportunity to receive measles and YF vaccination in eligible children and a first opportunity for YF vaccines in older populations.

“Also, this meeting aims to achieve 85% coverage of zero-dose children in the Zero dose LGAs and use opportunities provided by the campaign to strengthen the health systems”.

He stressed the need for community involvement and ownership to ensure quality campaign are delivered in villages, wards and district adding that, traditional rulers should support the advocacy to political leadership to ensure timely release of counterpart funds for activities that will benefit the communities.

“It will enable stakeholders to work together to address health-related issues and promote well-being to achieve positive health impact and outcomes. It helps fosters trust and partnership and deals with the collective efforts rather than the individual effort. It is a problem-solving and result-oriented strategy” he added.

According to him, it is important to support efforts to improve routine immunization across all communities and mobilize the populace led by traditional leaders to promote demand generation at the grassroots level.

He stressed the need for regular sensitization of community members with the right information to dispel remour and reduce non-compliance across several State.

Earlier in his remarks, the State Health Educator Primary Healthcare Development Agency Momoh Shitu said “The essence of this stakeholders meeting is to sensitize stakeholders about 2024 Integrated SIAs in Kogi State and Nigeria. Also, to agree on the specific areas of stakeholders’ support for 2024 Integrated SIAs and to identify the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders for 2024 Integrated SIAs. It will also help to secure the commitment and support of stakeholders for 2024 Integrated SIAs”.

In his goodwill message, the Kogi State Coordinator, World Health Organization, (WHO) Dr Ibrahim Sanni who was represented by a former Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association, (NMA) Dr Attah noted that the organization will continue to serve as technical partners on health related issues in the State.

He lauded the cordial relationship between the agency, traditional rulers, religious in the measles campaign implementation aimed at improving healthcare in Kogi State.

You Might Also Like

Aare Olayinka Segelu Hails Ladoja’s Coronation, Says New Olubadan’s Reign Will Usher Prosperity

INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE: Professor Hafsat Abdullahi Umar Ganduje Congratulates Nigerians on 65th Independence Anniversary

Democracy Newsline Newspaper Celebrates Comrade Juwon Oloruntoba’s Birthday

A Parade of Power: Governor Yusuf’s Bold Rebuke Echoes Through Nigeria

Nigeria @ 65: Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency Will Be Great Again

Democracy Newsline November 20, 2024
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email
Previous Article Speech of President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida on the occasion of the launch of Col. RSB Bello Fadile (rtd) ‘Nine Lives, Bello Fadile Memoir’ presented by his daughter, Aisha Ibrahim Babangida
Next Article PRESIDENT TINUBU SACKS NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL, VC AND REGISTRAR, REMOVES PRO-CHANCELLOR UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN OTUKPO
Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

about us

We influence 20 million users and is the number one business and technology news network on the planet.

  • Advertise

Find Us on Socials

© Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?