Lagos Set To Begin Oral Polio Immunization Exercise

The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), will commence a statewide novel Oral Polio Immunisation exercise from Saturday, 17th to Tuesday, 20th December, 2022.

A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), Dr. Ibrahim Mustafa, said the immunisation campaign is aimed at addressing the increase in transmission of a new strain virus due to low routine immunisation coverage occasioned by COVID-19, security challenges and poor access to health.

According to him, "The Lagos State Government, with support from its partners, has recommended that children of age 0-5 years will receive the novel Oral Polio Virus (nOPV). The objective is to ensure that all children receive two drops of the vaccine irrespective of their previous immunisation status"