The Coordinator of Journalists Initiative on Immunization against Polio (JAP) Kaduna State chapter Lawal A. Dogara has announced the commencement of polio immunization for the month of October, 2017 IPDs.
The polio vaccination is commencing between 14-19 October, 2017 and it would be conducted on the street, house to house, Markets, Motor parks and Highways among others.
The JAP is therefore calling on the Parents and caregivers to ensure they Make their children available for vaccination.
The vaccination would enable the children grow healthier as such parents should try and ensure they allow the vaccinators to attend to their wards, the statement advised.
JAP explained that all adequate arrangement had been made for the smooth conduct of the exercise by the State Government, SPHCDA, Development partners and other stakeholders.
JAP is appealing to the Traditional Rulers and Religious Leaders to as usual give all the needed support and cooperation with a view to ensuring the success of the entire polio vaccination in the State.PDs
