Health board begins measles-rubella vaccination in Rivers State council
Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board has started Measles–Rubella vaccination campaign in Obio/Akpor Local Government. The board was said to have mapped out 12 days for the immunisation and
Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board has started Measles–Rubella vaccination campaign in Obio/Akpor Local Government.
The board was said to have mapped out 12 days for the immunisation and sensitisation programme designed to protect children from the contagious disease.
The inauguration attracted health officials, traditional rulers, women groups, development partners including UNICEF and the World Bank, and other critical stakeholders to Obio-Akpor.
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The Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government, Dr. Gift Worlu, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to host the public health programme and emphasised the need for collective responsibility in ensuring its success.
He described measles and rubella as highly infectious diseases that could spread rapidly within communities, noting that rubella in expectant mothers could lead to severe birth defects.
The council boss urged residents to cooperate with health workers and ensure all eligible children and young adults receive the vaccine.
The Executive Secretary of Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board, Dr. Chituru Adele, described the event as a significant milestone in the state’s health sector.
He thanked God for the development of the vaccine and commended Rivers State Government for its commitment to the well-being of citizens.
