Oyo Government Flags-Off Measles Immunization Campaign
Oyo State government has called on parents and guardians to ensure their children are immunized against measles for healthy living.
Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Adebayo Lawal made the call during the flag-off of immunization against measles at Oniyanrin Primary Health Care Inalende, Ibadan.
Mr. Lawal identified the benefits children stand to gain when immunized, such as prevention of deafness, high body temperature, and dampness.
He commended the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for being at the forefront of sustaining quality healthcare delivery.
“I am pleading to parents and guardians to take good advantage of this opportunity to immunize your children to ensure that our children are healthy.
WHO and UNICEF have to continue in the delivery of health care services because that is what you are known for.”
On this note it is my pleasure to flag off this immunization to the glory of God Almighty and the benefit of our children and our parents so shall it be “
Earlier, Oyo state Commissioner of Health, Dr.Taiwo Oladipo explained that the dry season is fast approaching, noting that there was a needs to commence the immunization exercises which will last for a duration of 8 days starting from Monday.
And also the essence is to curb any death caused by measles to children between the ages of 9 months to 5 years. He said
It is also to demonstrate to its partners that the state was working with its goals and aspirations for women
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