Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency Partners with United Nations Children’s Fund and Republic of Korea, to launch zero-dose immunisation programme..

By Ranmwa Bature:

Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund and funding from the Republic of Korea, has commenced an eight-month implementation project aimed at reducing immunisation zero-dose cases in the state.

Dr Rilwanu Mohammed disclosed this during a one-day orientation for state officials and Local Government Primary Healthcare Directors in the state.

Dr Rilwanu said the project was designed to strengthen the uptake of routine immunisation across targeted areas, adding that strategies have been developed to mobilise caregivers to improve access to immunisation services across the state.

He said, the project is designed to reduce immunisation zero-dose cases and develop strategies to enhance uptake through nutritional platforms, antenatal care clinics, and routine immunisation services, among others.

Dr Mohamed, emphasised that immunisation plays a critical role in reducing childhood diseases and mortality, adding that When children are not immunised and get infected with communicable diseases, they are most likely to die.

Also speaking, Health Manager for Immunisation in Nigeria, Mr Kabir Sheikh, said the project would strengthen key components of immunisation delivery.

He enumerated the components to include improved logistics, availability of vaccines, tracking of defaulters, and enhanced community awareness.

Mr Kabir, noted that the project would be implemented in Dambam, Jama’are, and Warji Local Government Areas of the state.