Immunization, Polio, Children, Government, Health, Vaccination, Coverage, Cases, Population, Leadership

PM News . 03 December 2007 . Pg 5

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The Lagos State government has launched a mass immunization campaign to vaccinate 2.3 million children against wild polio virus (WPV) in the state. The campaign, which is being implemented in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other health partners, aims to achieve 95% coverage of children in the state. The move comes after a confirmed case of WPV was detected in the state in September 2007, and the government is taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus. The campaign is being supported by national leaders, including the President of Nigeria and the leader of the Pan Nigerian Conference of Imams and Alfas, who have commiserated with the families of the deceased and called for unity and cooperation to eradicate the virus.

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The Lagos State government has launched a mass immunization campaign to vaccinate 2.3 million children against wild polio virus (WPV) in the state. The campaign, which is being implemented in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other health partners, aims to achieve 95% coverage of children in the state. The move comes after a confirmed case of WPV was detected in the state in September 2007, and the government is taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus. The campaign is being supported by national leaders, including the President of Nigeria and the leader of the Pan Nigerian Conference of Imams and Alfas, who have commiserated with the families of the deceased and called for unity and cooperation to eradicate the virus.