Sokoto State and UNICEF Renew Commitment to End Polio by 2025
Sokoto State and UNICEF have renewed their commitment to ending poliovirus transmission in Nigeria's northwest region by 2025. UNICEF's Chief Field Officer, Michael Juma, commended the efforts in reaching unvaccinated children and achieving impressive vaccination coverage.
The state governments of Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara are urged to maintain active surveillance systems and political support to ensure every child receives life-saving vaccines. Dr. Abubakar Faruku Wurno, Sokoto State Commissioner of Health, highlighted the state's success in surpassing immunization targets, with Governor Ahmad Aliyu's leadership playing a crucial role.
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