Browsing: Polio Immunisation

State Deputy Governor Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir who opened the meeting ,described the continuous polio virus in Sokoto as a concern to the government.

Speakers highlighted this in Sokoto at the Quarterly Review Meeting of Community Practice (CoP), established by the AHBN to expedite progress in enhancing routine immunisation coverage, specifically targeting zero-dose children.

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Many males in the Gagi Community have known the need for immunisation and gladly allow their wives to bring their children to the PHC for vaccination. However, some conservative spouses remain oblivious to the significance and, as a result, are uncooperative with the practice despite community-wide attempts to increase routine immunisation.