GSPHCDA commences National Immunisation Plus Days in Yamaltu Deba LGA
The Gombe State Primary Health Care Development Agency has announced the commencement of the National Immunisation Plus Days, across the 11 Local Government Areas in the state.
The NIPDs marks a significant step towards ensuring the health and well-being of our community members, particularly our children.
The NIPDs campaign, which is a collaborative effort between the Gombe State Government and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, aims to provide life-saving vaccines to children and protect them against vaccine-preventable diseases.
This initiative is in line with the government’s commitment to achieving universal healthcare coverage and reducing child mortality rates.
During this campaign, children under the age of five will receive vaccinations against diseases such as polio, measles, and other preventable illnesses. Health workers and volunteers are expected to go from door-to-door to ensure that every eligible child across all the 11 LGAs is reached and immunised.
While delivering his opening remarks at the flag off ceremony in Yamaltu/Deba LGA, the Executive Secretary of the SPHCDA, Dr Abdulrahman Shuaibu, encouraged all parents and care givers to bring their children for immunisation during the period.
He stated that the vaccines are safe and effective and the NIPDs campaign will last for four days from September 30th -3rd October,2023.
He commended the Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for making health care his top priority.
The representative of the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, Dr Karatu David, commended health care workers for their hard work and assured of continuous support of the NIPDs campaign.
The representative of the Deputy Governor, Dr Bello Abdulkadir, encouraged parents to avail their children for the NIPD campaign in order to prevent the resurgence of Polio in the state.
Others present at the flag off event include the Emirs of Yamaltu, Deba , Secretary Yamaltu Deba, State Coordinator NPHCDA, WHO and other development partners.
