By Hussaini Hammangabdo, Yola
Adamawa state, Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta has inaugurated mass Azithromycin vaccine targeted at over 1.4 million children between the ages of 1 to 59 months, who are vulnerable to infectious diseases across 21 LGAs of the state
Farauta, who flagged off the campaigns, said 242,902 doses of Azithromycin suspension were made available for the exercise, stating that the government is steadfast in prioritizing access to quality healthcare for its citizenry.
The Special Adviser on Education Reforms, Office of the Deputy Governor,
Professor Sofeme Jebson, who represented the deputy governor, said mass Azithromycin SARMAAN two vaccine, would no doubt go a long way in reducing child morbidity and mortality, especially in hard-to-reach communities, thereby improving child survival rates and supporting the government’s commitment to achieving better health outcomes as well as advancing sustainable development.
She appeals to mothers care caregivers to avail their children and take advantage of the campaign to ensure they are administered the vaccine on good time to safeguard their lives
According to her by integrating the Mass Administration of Azithromycin into the MNCH Week, the government is adopting a smart, efficient, and community-centered approach to health delivery in the state
“The co-administration of Azithromycin during MNCH activities is safe, evidence-based, and designed to maximize coverage while reducing logistical burdens on families and health workers”.
“This means that mothers and caregivers can receive multiple essential health services for their children in one visit-saving time, ensuring higher uptake, and improving overall well-being, ” she explained
In his remarks, Commissioner of the Ministry of Health and Human Services, Chief Felix Tangwami, represented by the permanent secretary of the ministry, Dr Zira Mathias, said the vaccines are safe and have no negative impact in any form.
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