Emmanuel lkpeama
The Kogi State Ministry of Health Government in collaboration with the Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA)on Tuesday 7, October 2025 officially kicked off the 2025 Integrated Measles-Rubella, Polio, and HPV Vaccination Campaign, a major public health initiative aimed at protecting children and adolescents across the state from vaccine-preventable diseases.
The campaign, flagged off by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, marks a significant step towards eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases and protecting young girls against cervical cancer, which underscored the administration’s commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of every child and adolescent in the state
The vaccination campaign targets 1.9 million children aged 9 months to 14 years and will run from October 6th to 15th.
Speaking at the flagoff,Governor Ododo described the initiative as a renewed commitment to saving lives and strengthening primary healthcare across the state, emphasizing that the vaccines are free, safe, and effective.
Ododo reaffirmed his administration’s determination to build a healthy and productive Kogi, stressing that the vaccines are free, safe, and effective. He further urged that no child in Kogi should be left behind in the journey to a healthier life.
The Governor urged parents, caregivers, traditional and religious leaders to support the campaign, assuring that the vaccines are completely free and essential for every eligible child.
He appreciated development partners and health workers for their continued support and dedication to improving the well-being of Kogi’s citizens.
Also speaking at the event, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdulazeez Adams Adeiza, Lauded the Governor’s leadership and highlighted the growing community support for the revitalization of Primary Health Centres across the state.
He expressed gratitude to religious, traditional, and community leaders for their invaluable roles in advancing public health awareness and promotion.
Earlier in his address, the Executive Director of the Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Mu’azu Musa Omeiza, announced that Kogi State is launching a vaccination campaign targeting 1.9 million children aged 9 months to 14 years against Measles and Rubella, with additional coverage for Polio and HPV.
He explained that the campaign, running from October 6th to 15th, is a coordinated, cost-effective, and evidence-based approach to protecting the state’s future generation.
Dr. Mu’azu expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their support and commended healthcare workers for their dedication, urging households and the media to ensure that all eligible children receive the life-saving vaccines.
In a goodwill message, Alh. Abdulrazaq Babatunde Ishola of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) praised Kogi State for achieving 100% immunization coverage and commended Governor Ododo’s commitment to public health.
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He also called for the recruitment of additional frontline and auxiliary health workers to further strengthen healthcare delivery across the state.
The event underscored the state government’s unwavering commitment to bolstering primary healthcare delivery and safeguarding women’s and children’s health.
It also reflected the administration’s comprehensive approach to improving healthcare access, enhancing immunization coverage, and reducing preventable diseases across Kogi State’s communities.
