In the ongoing Nigeria Integrated Mass Vaccination Campaign for Measles and Rubella, the Edo State Government has revealed that it is aiming to vaccinate 2.2 million children.The Edo State Government has disclosed that it is targeting 2.2 million children for vaccination in the ongoing Nigeria Integrated Mass Vaccination Campaign for Measles and Rubella.
Dr. Eseigbe Efeomo, the Director of Disease Control and Immunisation at the Edo State Primary Healthcare Department Agency, revealed the information on Wednesday during a media conference aimed at educating reporters about the vaccination.
He clarified that the 18 LGAs would start the 10-day immunisation campaign on January 20, 2026, with two days set aside for a mop-up operation.
“The federal government has provided 2.2 million doses of vaccine for Edo, and we want to achieve over 95% of coverage and reduce the child mortality rate,” he stated.
He clarified that Edo was part of phase two, stream one of the North’s immunisation campaign, which started late last year.
Measles and rubella are fatal viral infections, according to Mr. Osawe Lawani, State Coordinator of the National Primary Healthcare Department Agency.
He continued by saying that children between the ages of 9 months and 14 years would benefit from the 2-in-1 vaccination and that those who received it would receive vaccination cards.
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