The Lagos State government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), is set to vaccinate 21 million people against measles, yellow fever, the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), and other infections.
Dr. Adetona Akinpelu, Immunisation Programme Coordinator for the Lagos State Public Health Board, announced this during a two-day media dialogue themed “Achieving the Health Sector SDGs for over Two Million Children at Risk of Death in Nigeria.” The vaccination campaign, starting on October 19, aims to bridge immunity gaps caused by disrupted vaccination schedules over the past few years.
The two-week campaign will involve 63,981 personnel and target individuals aged 9 months to 44 years, aiming to curb the rising cases of vaccine-preventable diseases in Lagos State.
Dr. Akinpelu emphasized that the campaign would help vaccinate children against measles and yellow fever and encourage HPV vaccination among girls. He highlighted that vaccination is crucial in preventing diseases, reducing healthcare burdens, and achieving herd immunity in the state.
“This is a unique opportunity for Lagos and Nigeria as a whole to benefit from the HPV vaccine, which has proven effective in reducing cervical cancer incidence in countries where it is routinely administered,” Dr. Akinpelu added.
Parents are urged to ensure their children receive the necessary vaccinations to prevent the spread of these diseases and reduce the strain on the healthcare system.
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