Alli Campaign Organization Urges Action on Diphtheria in Oyo
The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) expressed serious concern over a diphtheria outbreak in Oyo State, which has resulted in cases and fatalities among children. They called on Governor Seyi Makinde to urgently strengthen the state's response and provide a detailed account of efforts to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
The SSACO highlighted that Oyo State has the lowest childhood immunization coverage in the South-West, with figures rising only marginally from 51.3 percent in the 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) to 55.0 percent in the 2025–2026 survey. This is despite significant funding from the World Bank-supported Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project.
The affected local government areas include Atisbo, Ibadan North-West, Oyo West, and others. The SSACO emphasized the need for immediate public health action and accountability regarding immunization resources.
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