Kano State’s Ungogo Local Government Area has made significant strides in combating polio, having successfully vaccinated 225,535 children under the age of five in its latest immunization exercise ¹. This impressive feat was confirmed by Salisu Yakasai, the council’s Information Officer, who noted that the immunization targets were fully met.
The Primary Health Care Coordinator of Ungogo, Isa Nassarawa, hailed the exercise as a resounding success, attributing it to the collaborative efforts of traditional rulers, parents, and healthcare personnel ¹. The Acting Chairman, Munzali Alhassan, was also praised for his support.
Key Factors Contributing to Success:
- Collaborative Efforts: Traditional rulers and parents played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the program ¹.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Health workers thoroughly covered every part of the local government area, ensuring no child was left out ¹.
- Support from Administration and NGOs: The current administration and various non-governmental organizations provided necessary logistics and backing [3).
This achievement demonstrates Kano State’s commitment to eradicating polio, building on previous successes, such as the vaccination of 3.297 million children in 2021 ². The state’s efforts serve as a model for other regions to follow in the fight against polio.
