Speaking while inaugurating the campaign at the Palace of the Emir Gusau, the Executive Secretary, Zamfara Primary Health Care Board, Dr Hussaini Yakubu, described traditional rulers as key stakeholders to the success of the polio immunisation campaign.
He reaffirmed Gov. Dauda Lawal administration’s commitment to the fight against polio and promoting primary healthcare services in the state.
Yakubu described traditional leaders as very important stakeholders to the polio immunisation exercise, commending traditional and religious leaders in the state.
“I appreciate Zamfara Government, partners and all other stakeholders for the remarkable progress that has been made in the fight against polio in the state.
“However, we must acknowledge that significant challenges remain, demanding our immediate and focused attention to ensure that no child is left behind.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional leadership of Zamfara Government for its unwavering dedication to the health and well-being of our children,” he said.
Ibrahim said that UNICEF has been committed to continue supporting the Zamfara Government to maintain its polio-free status.
According to him, to defeat poliovirus, 95 per cent of all children below the age of five needed to receive the oral polio vaccine in at least three consecutive polio vaccination rounds.
