Zamfara State Targets 10,000+ Settlements for Measles-Rubella-Polio Vaccination Campaign!

Zamfara State plans to vaccinate over 10,000 settlements against Measles, Rubella, and Polio. The State Ministry of Health and the Primary Health Care Board aim to ensure widespread vaccination coverage.

Dr. Nafisa Mohammed Maradun, the State Commissioner of Health, emphasized the importance of accepting vaccines for healthy living.

The vaccination campaign is supported by UNICEF and involves a strategic approach through dialogues with journalists and social media influencers. Dr.

Hussaini Yakubu Anka highlighted the deployment of 1,200 teams across 147 wards for successful vaccination. The state is focused on reaching every settlement to provide quality healthcare and promote immunization against preventable diseases.