Delta Gov’s wife flags off MRV immunization drive

Mrs Oborevwori, the founder of “You Matter Charity Foundation,” emphasised the importance of sensitising mothers and caregivers about the efficacy of the vaccines in preventing childhood diseases.

“The importance of this advocacy is to increase vaccine access and acceptability, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates.

 “This will eventually ensure a reduction in children suffering from measles and rubella, as well as complications arising from the disease, which include blindness, brain damage, and death, ” she said.

Mrs. Oborevwori highlighted the commitment of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration to the well-being of all citizens of the state particularly in reducing childhood diseases and child mortality through effective immunization.

She encouraged parents and caregivers to take advantage of the vaccination services provided by the National Programme on Immunization (NPI).

The First Lady lauded the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), C-WINs, and other stakeholders for their commitment to ending measles, rubella, and other diseases in the state.

Also, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme,  warned that measles and rubella are infectious and contagious diseases, and emphasised that the vaccines were safe and accessible in all  the 441 healthcare centers across the state.

On his part, WHO State Coordinator, Dr. Hussini Imoisule,  pledged WHO’s resolve to support the immunization program and combat diseases.

Also, UNICEF South South Coordinator, Mr. Courage Ibhode*: also pledged UNICEF’s commitment to supporting the programme.

Dr Onyi Owa-Nwabuzor, President-Elect of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), stated that the Measles-Rubella Vaccine (MRV) could avert no fewer than 2.8 million deaths in Nigeria.

 She emphasised the need for collective efforts to combat the disease through advocacy and ensure total coverage of the grassroots across the state.