In a strong effort to curb the spread of polio, Yobe State has launched an immediate response to the circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 3 (cVPV3). The Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr. Babagana Kundi Machina, alongside the Chairman of Nguru Local Government Area (LGA), Alhaji Muhammed Mairami, as well as key state, LGA officials, and partners, initiated this crucial action at Afunori Ward in Nguru LGA.
A statement by the Information and Public Relation Officer, Yobe State Primary Healthcare Boar, Adamu Saidu Abba indicates that the event highlighted the state’s commitment to combating public health threats, with a focus on eliminating polio. The presence of the Executive Secretary at the flag-off underscored the urgency of addressing the cVPV3 outbreak and preventing its spread.
Affected communities and households were visited and provided with supportive supervision alongside development partners. This hands-on approach demonstrates the state’s dedication to ensuring no one is left behind in the fight against polio.
Yobe State’s commitment to the global eradication of the polio virus extends beyond local efforts; it is a priority that reflects both regional and national concerns. The state continues to work tirelessly to ensure all residents have access to quality healthcare services.
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