Anambra State Officials Enhance Immunisation Efforts

On October 19, a one-day engagement meeting was organized by the Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA) in collaboration with the State Ministry of Health in Awka. The meeting aimed to strengthen immunisation drives and included local government mayors, Supervisory Councillors for Health, and Directors of Primary Health Care from the state’s 21 local government areas.

Dr Afam Obidike, the Commissioner for Health, urged local leaders to provide necessary logistics and resources for vaccination teams, especially in underserved communities. Dr Chizoba Ezeasor, Executive Secretary of ASPHCDA, emphasized the importance of prioritizing primary healthcare through effective leadership and resource allocation.

The meeting reviewed immunisation performance, identified service delivery gaps, and assessed disease surveillance mechanisms. Strategies to enhance local government task forces on primary healthcare and improve collaboration among stakeholders were also discussed.

Experts, including Dr Bonos Mohammed from the World Health Organisation, contributed technical presentations.