Olu Samuel

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has stepped up its monitoring efforts for the ongoing Integrated Measles Rubella (MR) Vaccination campaign in Kogi State.

Led by the Executive Director, Dr Muyi Aina, a national team visited Kogi State on Monday on a day-five monitoring and supportive supervision exercise to assess the campaign’s progress.

During the visit to PHC in Usiodumi Chikara North, Kogi LGA, Dr Aina expressed satisfaction with the State’s mobilization efforts, noting that the community was well-informed about the campaign.

He interacted with caregivers, assessing their awareness and understanding of the MR vaccination, and commended the state team for their efforts.

“The campaign seeks to strengthen collaboration between national and state health authorities toward achieving better health outcomes for all children.” he said.

Dr Aina commended the dedication of frontline health workers for their commitment to service delivery, and urged them to remain accurate and transparent in data reporting, regardless of whether targets are achieved.

In a remarkable display of compassion, Dr Aina encountered a critically ill boy at Chikara Primary Health Centre and promptly directed that the child be referred to SHIFAAH Hospital for free treatment, covering the medical expenses personally.

This gesture underscores the NPHCDA’s commitment to ensuring the well-being of children in Kogi State.

Dr Aina assured the team that the NPHCDA would address human resource issues affecting Primary Health Care (PHC) delivery in the state.

The Executive Director, Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KSPHCDA) , Dr. Muazu Musa Omeiza, appreciated the NPHCDA team for their visit and pledged to intensify efforts in ensuring Kogi State’s success in primary healthcare delivery.

The Integrated Measles-Rubella (MR) campaign, launched by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on October 6, aims to Immunize children against measles and rubella, and Strengthen defense against polio virus resurgence

It aims to Introduce HPV vaccine for girls aged 9-14 to prevent cervical cancer, and Revitalize routine immunization system

The campaign, which runs from October 6 to 15, targets 1.9 million children in Kogi State.