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The Lagos State Government has stated that no non-governmental organization (NGO) has participated in the recent polio vaccination campaign in the state.
The state government has described as false information that an unidentified NGO bypbaded public schools to undermine the program that had just ended by administering vaccines that could harm the health of students.
According to a statement from the Lagos State Primary Health Care Council (LHCPS), the vaccination campaign was conducted by the National Agency for the Development of Primary Health Care (NPHCDA), the Ministry of Health. of Lagos State Health and LHCPS, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). ), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), CDC-AFENET and Rotary International.
Dr. Tayo Lawal, Permanent Secretary of the LSPHCB, described the statements as false, untenable and misrepresentations of the government's position on the success of the oral polio vaccination campaign that took place from the 18th to the 22nd. may.
According to Lawal, the campaign just ended was led by government-funded health facilities and service organizations.
According to the Permanent Secretary, the administration of oral polio vaccines was the sole responsibility of health workers, trained in conducting the exercise, and no NGOs were directly involved in the 39, administration of vaccines to children, as reported in the media.
"As a state, we praise the contributions of these development and support partners, as well as NGOs that, over time, through their volunteer efforts, have helped maintain a" free country status " "and continued to intensify advocacy and awareness against the deadly disease in children by devoting vast resources to this worthy cause."
Reaffirming the Government's commitment to maintain its partnership with well-meaning organizations, development partners and NGOs to eradicate polio and other preventable diseases through state and Nigerian immunization in general, Lawal ensured that another round of polio immunization campaigns would be held in June and July with the support of implementing partners.
He pointed out that the polio vaccine administered was free, safe and effective for the protection of children, ensuring that the administration of the vaccine was neither dangerous nor dangerous to humans, as it was falsely propagated .
"In fact, the WHO recommends that all children under five be vaccinated against polio," the statement said.
Lawal urged all stakeholders, including parents, political and religious leaders, civil society organizations and school administrators to ensure the immunization of under-five students during the next campaign. Eradication of poliomyelitis.
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