Kebbi State has received two million doses of polio vaccines from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency as part of preparations for the 2025 polio vaccination campaign. The vaccines were delivered through a partnership between UNICEF and the Kebbi State Primary Health Care Development Agency.
This was revealed during a media engagement on social mobilization held in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
Speaking at the event, Kebbi State Health Promotion Officer, Yusuf Umar Sawwa, said the media’s role is crucial in raising awareness and supporting the success of the vaccination drive.
“We have received at least two million doses of the polio vaccine to kickstart the 2025 campaign in Kebbi State,” he confirmed.
Sawwa noted that technical partners, including UNICEF, have supported the training of health workers across the state. These trained personnel will further train vaccinators and community mobilizers for smooth and effective rollout.
To tackle vaccine rejection in communities like Jega, Koko, and Birnin Kebbi, the state has engaged religious and traditional leaders to counter misinformation and encourage vaccine acceptance.
While Kebbi has not recorded any new polio cases in the past five months, Sawwa credited this to continuous immunization efforts and strong health interventions.
The state government has also provided cold storage facilities, even in hard-to-reach areas, to ensure proper vaccine preservation.
He called on parents and caregivers to cooperate during the campaign, assuring that no child will be left out
